Freddie Krueger's Casserole

Unleash a hauntingly delicious dinner with Freddie Krueger's Casserole, the ultimate comfort food designed to delight both your taste buds and your appetite for spice. This hearty, Tex-Mex-inspired dish combines savory ground beef, sautéed onions, red bell peppers, and a punch of garlic, all blended with creamy mushroom soup and tangy sour cream for a rich, velvety filling. Tossed with tender elbow macaroni and topped with a gooey duo of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, it’s all baked to perfection under a crispy blanket of crushed tortilla chips. Enhanced with chili powder and paprika, this casserole brings just the right amount of flavor-packed kick. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and perfectly baked in 40, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for weeknight dinners or spooky-themed gatherings. Serve it hot, and watch as everyone devours this frightfully indulgent feast! Keywords: Freddie Krueger casserole, Tex-Mex casserole, cheesy ground beef casserole, tortilla chip topping, quick dinner casserole recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess grease if necessary.

Step 5

Season the beef mixture with chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and the beef mixture. Stir until thoroughly mixed.

Step 7

Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.

Step 8

Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese, the mozzarella cheese, and finally the crushed tortilla chips for a crunchy layer.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy this frightfully tasty treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1659.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3399.2

Total Fat 262.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 132.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 756.3mg	0%
Sodium 5132.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 104.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 36.0g
Protein 178.7g	0%

Vitamin D 133.4IU	0%
Calcium 3060.9mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 2382.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.6%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 11.9%