White Castle Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe
This White Castle Cheeseburger Casserole is a deliciously comforting dish that captures the iconic flavors of White Castle sliders in a convenient baked form. Ground beef is seasoned and combined with a creamy mushroom sauce, layered with slider buns, cheddar cheese, and tangy pickles, then baked until bubbly and golden. Perfect for an easy family dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
Main Ingredients
- 1 package (12 ounces) slider buns, cut into quarters
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup dill pickles, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prepare it for the casserole.
- Cook Beef and Onion: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and finely chopped onion. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking the beef into crumbles, until the meat is fully browned and the onion becomes tender.
- Drain Excess Grease: Carefully drain off any excess grease from the skillet to ensure the casserole is not too greasy.
- Mix Sauce and Seasonings: To the cooked beef, add garlic powder, salt, black pepper, cream of mushroom soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and ketchup. Stir everything together until the beef is evenly coated with the smooth and well-combined sauce.
- Layer Slider Buns: Arrange half of the quartered slider buns evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the first layer of the casserole.
- Add Beef Mixture and Cheese: Spoon half of the beef and sauce mixture over the buns, spreading it evenly. Then sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over this layer.
- Repeat Layers: Add the remaining slider bun pieces on top, followed by the rest of the beef mixture and the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Add Pickles: Scatter the chopped dill pickles evenly across the top of the casserole for that signature tangy crunch.
- Bake Casserole: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the layers to set slightly before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh cheddar cheese rather than pre-shredded, as it melts better.
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of celery or cream of chicken if preferred.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper, based on your preference.
- If you prefer a bit spicier, add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the beef mixture.
- This casserole can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven until warmed through.
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