Philly Cheesesteak Casserole with Pasta and Ground Beef
All the mouthwatering flavors of a Philly cheesesteak in a brand-new form! This Philly Cheesesteak Casserole has boldly seasoned beef, tender pasta, and a creamy cheese sauce that's topped with a buttery panko bread crumb crust. With just 30 minutes of prep and 30 minutes in the oven, you can have this simple casserole on the dinner table in just one hour.
Course: entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 30 minutesminutes
Total Time: 1 hourhour
Ingredients
Cheesesteak Casserole
12 ouncespasta(cavatappi or any small shaped pasta)
1 ½poundsground beef
3teaspoonsMontreal steak seasoning(divided)
1teaspoonolive oil
1mediumonion(diced)
1bell pepper(diced)
8ouncesmushrooms(sliced)
2clovesgarlic(minced)
16 ounceswhite American Cheese(shredded)
2 ½cupshalf-and-half
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
4ouncescream cheese
8ouncesmozzarella cheese(shredded and divided)
Topping
4tablespoonsbutter
⅔ cupspanko bread crumbs
⅛teaspoonsalt
¼cupParmesan cheese(grated)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350º
Cook pasta per package directions in salted water, drain and return to the pot.
In a large skillet, add ground beef and 1 teaspoon of Montreal seasoning and cook over medium-high heat until cooked through. Drain the grease and remove from the pan.
In the same skillet, add a drizzle of olive oil and add the diced onions, peppers and mushrooms. Cook over medium-high heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook an additional minute. Remove from the heat.
In a saucepan, combine half-and-half and American cheese and cook over medium heat until cheese has melted. Add the cream cheese and cook until it has melted. Add 2 teaspoons of Montreal seasoning and Worcestershire sauce. Remove from the heat and add half of the mozzarella cheese. Stir to combine.
Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta, then add the ground beef and vegetables, and stir until combined. Pour into a deep 9 x 13 casserole dish. Cover with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
In a bowl or large measuring cup, melt the butter. Add panko, parmesan and salt and mix with a fork until combined. Sprinkle over the top of the pasta.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are bubbly and the panko topping is golden brown.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
You will need a deep casserole dish.
For the best flavor and texture, use American cheese from the deli section of the grocery store, not the single slices.
You can use any type of small shaped pasta.
You will get more flavor from 80/20 ground beef then if you use lean ground beef but either will work with this recipe.