Easy Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe

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• 1 lb lean ground beef
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  Source: 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 each medium sweet yellow onion chopped
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  Source: 1 medium sweet yellow onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
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  Source: 2 cloves garlic minced
• ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne
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  Source: ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne
• ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
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  Source: ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
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  Source: 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
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  Source: 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
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  Source: 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard (see notes)
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  Source: 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard (see notes)
• 4 cups beef broth
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  Source: 4 cups beef broth
• 16 ounces cellentani pasta
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  Source: 16 ounces cellentani pasta
• 2 cups shredded Colby or cheddar cheese
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  Source: 2 cups shredded Colby or cheddar cheese
• 3 each hamburger or hotdog buns cute in cubes
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  Source: 3 hamburger or hotdog buns cute in cubes
• ⅓ cup olive oil
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  Source: ⅓ cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
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  Source: 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
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  Source: 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
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  Source: ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
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  Source: ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
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  Source: ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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  Source: ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Start browning your ground beef in a large pot over medium heat. After 2-3 minutes add the onion and continue cooking until the beef is browned and the onions are soft. Add the garlic, cayenne, and crushed red pepper. Cook for 1 minute stirring continuously.
3. Add the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and beef broth. Bring it to a low boil. Add the pasta and cover the pot cooking the pasta until it is tender. Remove from the heat and stir in half of the cheese.
4. Meanwhile in a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, marjoram, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss in the bun cubes and stir gently to coat. Place the croutons on a parchment covered baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until crispy.
5. Spoon the pasta into a large deep 9x13 baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, top with the remaining cheese, and sprinkle with the croutons. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through.