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Cattle Drive Casserole

Course: Main Dish / DinnerCuisine: AmericanKeyword: cattle drive casserolePrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 40 minutesServings: 6Calories: ~480 kcal per serving

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs ground beef 80/20 or 85/15
  • 3 cups cooked pasta rotini, penne, or macaroni or cooked rice
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
  • ½ cup milk or beef broth
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese optional
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray or butter for greasing dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Grease a baking dish and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
  3. Season beef with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stir in cream soup and milk (or broth) until smooth and creamy.
  5. Fold in the cooked pasta or rice until evenly coated.
  6. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  7. Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the top.
  8. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
  9. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.