Pesto Cheeseburger Bake
A heartwarming twist on a classic cheeseburger, featuring ground beef, rich pesto, and gooey mozzarella, baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean Ground Beef
- 1 cup Pesto Sauce
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 1 Casserole Dish (9×13 inch)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Optional Toppings (Chopped Tomatoes, Onions, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, seasoning with salt and pepper until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the pesto sauce to the browned beef and stir until well combined.
- Layer half of the beef mixture evenly in the bottom of a casserole dish, followed by half of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings or substitute ground beef for ground turkey or a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheeseburger, casserole, pesto, comfort food, quick dinner
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