Crescent-Topped Cheeseburger Casserole

Name: Crescent-Topped Cheeseburger Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/2 cups shredded American cheese (6 oz); 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon sesame seed; Chopped lettuce, tomato and pickles, if desired

Prep time:20 min
Total time:50 min
Ingredients:12
Servings:6
Calories per serving:410

By Pillsbury Kitchens(Opens in a new tab)Updated 08/31/2023

Crescent-Topped Cheeseburger Casserole

Prep time:20 min
Total time:50 min
Ingredients:12
Servings:6
Calories per serving:410

Cheeseburgers are one of those weeknight meals that always win with kids and grown-ups alike. Now, you can capture all that delicious crowd-pleasing power in a casserole—that comes together in a fuss-free 20 minutes! And, dare we say it, your family may even love it more than cheeseburgers because it comes topped with flaky crescent pastry.

What is a cheeseburger casserole?

Well, it’s really any casserole that features the flavors of a cheeseburger, from the ground beef patty to all the classic toppings. Some cheeseburger casseroles are made with elbow macaroni, some come with a blanket of mashed potatoes, and still others are topped with biscuits.

Our recipe is kind of a deconstructed cheeseburger. We combine juicy ground beef with all the condiments—dill pickles, ketchup and yellow mustard. Then we sprinkle it with loads of shredded American cheese and, the best part, a flaky crescent dough sheet. The result? An ooey-gooey, super crispy and satisfying delight that will bring new life to your burger night.

What should I serve with a cheeseburger casserole?

When it comes to cheeseburger casserole, the toppings are super important! You can sprinkle shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and pickles right on the casserole to make serving easy. It can also be fun to pile all those ingredients into bowls and let your family build their own casserole—just like they would their burgers!

Would we ever serve our Crescent-Topped Cheeseburger Casserole with a side of fries and some burger sauce for dipping? Yes, we definitely would!

Crescent-Topped Cheeseburger Casserole

Prep time:20 min
Total time:50 min
Ingredients:12
Servings:6
Calories per serving:410

Ingredient

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded American cheese (6 oz)
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon sesame seed
Chopped lettuce, tomato and pickles, if desired

Instructions

Step 1
Heat oven to 375°F.

Step 2
In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain.

Step 3
Stir in pickles, water, ketchup, mustard and pepper.

Step 4
Spoon beef mixture into 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.

Step 5
Unroll dough; press into 12x8-inch rectangle. Cut into 6 squares.

Step 6
Place dough squares on top of cheese in baking dish.

Step 7
Brush with egg; sprinkle with sesame seed.

Step 8
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until deep golden brown.

Step 9
Top with chopped lettuce, tomato and pickles.

Recipe Tips

If you’d like to spice up your Crescent-Topped Cheeseburger Casserole, we have a couple of ideas for you. For a nice, clean heat you can add a fresh jalapeño pepper: slice it into wheels and then add them to the pan with the onions and beef. If you want to keep the heat mild, you may want to rinse out the seeds. If you want some smoky heat, you could chop up a chipotle pepper or two—from a can of chipotles in adobo sauce—and add them when you stir in the pickles, ketchup and mustard.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Remove any garnishes before storing.
Love a bacon cheeseburger? Top Crescent-Topped Cheeseburger Casserole with crisply cooked and crumbled bacon pieces.

Nutrition Facts

Calories
410
Total Fat
25g
Protein
23g
Total Carbohydrate
23g
Sugars
8g

Servings: 6

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Amount Per Serving Calories : 410

Nutrition Facts
Food Component / Nutrient	Amount	% , Daily Value*
Total Fat	25g	39%
Saturated Fat	12g	59%
Trans Fat	1g	% Value Not Available
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	% Value Not Available
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	% Value Not Available
Omega-3	0g	% Value Not Available
Cholesterol	110mg	36%
Sodium	1070mg	45%
Total Carbohydrate	23g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0g	0%
Soluble Fiber	0g	% Value Not Available
Insoluble Fiber	0g	% Value Not Available
Sugars	8g	% Value Not Available
Protein	23g	% Value Not Available
Vitamin D	Value Not Available	4%
Calcium	Value Not Available	20%
Iron	Value Not Available	15%
Potassium	300mg	9%
Vitamin A	Value Not Available	10%
Vitamin C	Value Not Available	4%
Vitamin E	Value Not Available	4%
Thiamin	Value Not Available	4%
Riboflavin	Value Not Available	15%
Niacin	Value Not Available	15%
Vitamin B6	Value Not Available	15%
Folic Acid	Value Not Available	4%
Vitamin B12	Value Not Available	25%
Pantothenic Acid	Value Not Available	6%
Phosphorus	Value Not Available	30%
Magnesium	Value Not Available	8%
Zinc	Value Not Available	30%
Manganese	Value Not Available	4%
Selenium	Value Not Available	30%
Copper	Value Not Available	6%
Beta-Carotene	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Exchanges

Starch 1,
Fruit 0,
Other Carbohydrate ½,
Skim Milk 0,
Low-Fat Milk 0,
Milk 0,
Vegetable 0,
Very Lean Meat 0,
Lean Meat 0,
Medium-Fat Meat 0,
High-Fat Meat 3,
Fat 0,
Fruits 0c,
Vegetables 0c,
Grains 0oz-eq,
Meat & Beans 2oz-eq,
Dairy ½c,
Fats & Oils 0tsp

Carbohydrate Choice

Carbohydrate Choice1&½

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What is a cheeseburger casserole?

What should I serve with a cheeseburger casserole?

Would we ever serve our Crescent-Topped Cheeseburger Casserole with a side of fries and some burger sauce for dipping? Yes, we definitely would!

Recipe Tips

If you’d like to spice up your Crescent-Topped Cheeseburger Casserole, we have a couple of ideas for you. For a nice, clean heat you can add a fresh jalapeño pepper: slice it into wheels and then add them to the pan with the onions and beef. If you want to keep the heat mild, you may want to rinse out the seeds. If you want some smoky heat, you could chop up a chipotle pepper or two—from a can of chipotles in adobo sauce—and add them when you stir in the pickles, ketchup and mustard.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Remove any garnishes before storing.

Love a bacon cheeseburger? Top Crescent-Topped Cheeseburger Casserole with crisply cooked and crumbled bacon pieces.

Nutrition Facts

Food Component / Nutrient

Amount

% , Daily Value*

Total Fat

25g

39%

Saturated Fat

12g

59%

Trans Fat

% Value Not Available

Monounsaturated Fat

% Value Not Available

Polyunsaturated Fat

% Value Not Available

Omega-3

% Value Not Available

Cholesterol

110mg

36%

Sodium

1070mg

45%

Total Carbohydrate

23g

Dietary Fiber

Soluble Fiber

% Value Not Available

Insoluble Fiber

% Value Not Available

Sugars

% Value Not Available

Protein

23g

% Value Not Available

Vitamin D

Value Not Available

Calcium

Value Not Available

20%

Iron

Value Not Available

15%

Potassium

300mg

Vitamin A

Value Not Available

10%

Vitamin C

Value Not Available

Vitamin E

Value Not Available

Thiamin

Value Not Available

Riboflavin

Value Not Available

15%

Niacin

Value Not Available

15%

Vitamin B6

Value Not Available

15%

Folic Acid

Value Not Available

Vitamin B12

Value Not Available

25%

Pantothenic Acid

Value Not Available

Phosphorus

Value Not Available

30%

Magnesium

Value Not Available

Zinc

Value Not Available

30%

Manganese

Value Not Available

Selenium

Value Not Available

30%

Copper

Value Not Available

Beta-Carotene

Value Not Available

% Value Not Available

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Crescent-Topped Cheeseburger Casserole

Crescent-Topped Cheeseburger Casserole

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What should I serve with a cheeseburger casserole?

Crescent-Topped Cheeseburger Casserole

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