Description
A savory and comforting Hamburger Mushroom Bake combining browned ground beef, tender sautéed mushrooms, and a creamy cheese and egg mixture baked to perfection and garnished with parmesan cheese. This hearty dish is simple to prepare and perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Meat
- 1 lb. Ground beef
Vegetables
- 1 lb. Sliced mushrooms
- 2 tsp. Minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp. Chopped fresh parsley
Dairy
- 2 Tbsp. Unsalted butter
- 6 oz. Cream cheese, softened
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Others
- 3 Large eggs
- 1 tsp. Seasoning salt
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Brown the ground beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Drain excess fat and set the beef aside.
- Sauté the mushrooms: Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they become tender.
- Add seasonings to mushrooms: Mix in the minced garlic, seasoning salt, chopped fresh parsley, and pepper to taste. Sauté everything together for another minute to combine flavors.
- Prepare cream cheese sauce: Using a food processor or blender, blend the softened cream cheese with the eggs until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the bake: Pour the cream cheese sauce over the browned ground beef and mix gently. Transfer this mixture to the bottom of a well-greased 9×9 baking dish.
- Add mushroom topping: Spoon the sautéed mushrooms evenly over the meat and cheese mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake the casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes until set and heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top before serving. Enjoy this delicious and hearty bake warm.
Notes
- Make sure to soften the cream cheese before blending to ensure a smooth sauce.
- Drain the excess fat well from the browned ground beef to keep the bake from being too greasy.
- Feel free to substitute fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for parsley to vary the flavor.
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and lean ground beef.
