honey margarine burger casserole

3 Pinches
st bernard, LA
Updated on Jun 30, 2022

This new burger casserole recipe I created is a play on the butter burger but replaced by honey margarine. It's filled with macaroni, blue cheese, and bacon bits.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • HONEY MARGARINE
  • 2 1/2 sticks margarine
  • 1 cup honey
  • BURGER CASSEROLE
  • 2 cups crumbled blue cheese, divided
  • 3 cups dry elbow macaroni
  • 2 pounds ground chuck
  • 2 tablespoons hamburger seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 large vidalia sweet onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 banana peppers, sliced
  • 1 cup crumbled real bacon bits
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup italian bread crumbs

How To Make honey margarine burger casserole

  • Step 1
    In a medium bowl, whisk the margarine and honey together until blended and smooth. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 11 x 7-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add 1 cup crumbled blue cheese and spread 2 Tbsp honey margarine evenly.
  • Step 3
    Cook the macaroni according to the package directions; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Mix 2 Tbsp honey margarine together until blended. Set aside.
  • Step 4
    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the ground chuck for 5 to 8 minutes until browned and crumbly. Drain and discard the grease.
  • Step 5
    Reduced to low heat. Stir in 2 Tbsp honey margarine,hamburger seasoning and garlic powder. Remove from heat.
  • Step 6
    Melt 2 Tbsp honey margarine in a large saucepan. Add chopped vidalia onion, sliced banana peppers and crumbled bacon; saute for 5 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Add the flour to the vegetable mixture and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and let it simmer for 6 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Step 8
    Add the macaroni and ground beef mixture; mix well until combined.
  • Step 9
    Pour into the prepared baking dish. Spread remaining honey margarine evenly over top and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Add remaining crumbled blue cheese on top.
  • Step 10
    Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

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