Loaded Cheeseburger Casserole

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
3. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
4. Season the beef mixture with salt, pepper, paprika, and mustard powder. Stir well to combine.
5. Add ketchup and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet. Stir until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
6. Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
7. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
8. Layer the cooked bacon evenly over the cheese.
9. Spread the cooked pasta over the bacon layer.
10. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the pasta.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Toppings:

• Diced tomatoes
• Shredded lettuce
• Diced pickles
• Diced red onion
• Sliced green onions
• Sliced jalapeños (optional)

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