Grandma"s Hamburger Casserole

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

Boil water and add 1.5 cups macaroni to cook.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Brown 1 pound of hamburger in a pot.

Chop 1 onion to yield about 1 cup and add to the hamburger.

Add 1 can of diced tomatoes with green chilies to the pot.

Drain excess grease from the hamburger after browning.

Drain the cooked macaroni.

Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with Pam cooking spray.

Combine the drained macaroni and 1 cup of shredded cheese in the casserole dish and stir.

Add additional cheese on top of the mixture in the casserole dish.

Cover the casserole dish and bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Remove from the oven after 15 to 20 minutes and check for doneness.

If needed, add more cheese on top and broil for 2 to 3 minutes to melt the cheese further.

Serve the casserole in a bowl, adding salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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