Crockpot Cheeseburger Casserole

This is a recipe remodel post!

I posted this recipe about a year ago, but at that time I was still honing my photography skills (ahem…translation:  I had no idea what I was doing LOL)

I love the recipe, but I was a little embarrassed about the photo, and I found myself not willing to share it as a result. So this yummy, nutrition-boosted, easy crock pot recipe was sorely neglected for almost a year, but not anymore!  I am sharing it here again with completely updated pictures!  Woohoo!

If you are curious, you can check out my original Crockpot Cheeseburger post HERE.  Let me know if you think the pictures have improved!

This time of year, as the weather gets warmer, people start to put away their crock pots and focus on the grill, but I say keep that crock pot handy!  I use my crock pot year-round, because it gives me another option for avoiding oven cooking in the heat of summer.

And now you can have the great taste of cheeseburgers without turning on the oven or the grill!

Thing 2 still loves this dish!  His rating:   (4 out of 5 biscuits).

Adapted from a Hungry Girl recipe.

Crockpot Cheeseburger Casserole

The great taste of cheeseburgers with the convenience of crockpot cooking, plus a hidden veggie for extra nutritional impact!

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Course Entree

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 8 hours

Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 253 kcal

Author Kristin

Ingredients

• 6 ounces whole grain or fiber-enriched elbow macaroni (I used SmartTaste by Ronzoni)
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1/2 cup onion
• 24 ounces frozen cauliflower with reduced-fat cheese sauce
• 3/4 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 medium tomato (chopped)
• 2-3 pickles (chopped)
• fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta until just becoming tender (about 5 minutes). Drain and set aside.
2. Mix the turkey, ketchup, and onion in a large bowl. Add the frozen cauliflower and cheese sauce, shredded cheddar, and pasta, and mix until distributed.
3. Place entire mixture into the crockpot and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 8-9 hours.
4. When plating, sprinkle each serving with the chopped tomatoes and pickles, or set out in bowls for self-service.
5. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition information is approximate. Your results may be different due to different brands/products and measuring differences.

Adapted from HungryGirl.com

Nutrition Facts

Crockpot Cheeseburger Casserole

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 253 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g 5%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 44mg 15%

Sodium 397mg 17%

Potassium 736mg 21%

Total Carbohydrates 31g 10%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 4g

Protein 28g 56%

Vitamin A 5.7%

Vitamin C 71.3%

Calcium 11.1%

Iron 12.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Enjoy!

 

 

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