queso blanco burger casserole

Name: Queso Blanco Burger Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) crumbled bacon bits, divided; 16 ounce(s) uncooked rigatoni; 1 cup(s) picante sauce; 2 pound(s) lean ground beef; 1 package(s) taco seasoning; 3 tablespoon(s) steak sauce mixed with light brown sugar; 2 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes; 2 large poblano pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 medium purple onion, peeled and diced; 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced; 2 tablespoon(s) margarine; 1 cup(s) heavy whipping cream; 1 cup(s) whole milk; 8 ounce(s) light cream cheese, softened; 1 jar(s) queso blanco; 4 teaspoon(s) lime juice; 8 ounce(s) pepper jack cheese, shredded

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raymond spencer

st bernard, LA

Updated on Oct 30, 2024

This new burger casserole recipe I created. It is filled with crumbled bacon and rigatoni covered in picante sauce and a first ever lime queso blanco.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups crumbled bacon bits, divided
16 ounces uncooked rigatoni
1 cup picante sauce
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 package taco seasoning
3 tablespoons steak sauce mixed with light brown sugar
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 large poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium purple onion, peeled and diced
1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup whole milk
8 ounces light cream cheese, softened
1 jar queso blanco
4 teaspoons lime juice
8 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded

How To Make queso blanco burger casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Coat a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1 cup bacon bits.
Step 3

Cook rigatoni according to package directions; drain.Transfer to a large bowl. Add picante sauce; toss well. Set aside.
Step 4

Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef for 5 minutes until browned and crumbly. Season with taco seasoning, steak sauce/brown sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Step 5

Stir in chopped poblano peppers, diced purple onion, and diced tomatoes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 6

Heat margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Combine heavy whipping cream, milk, cream cheese, queso blanco, and lime juice. Stir together for 5 minutes until the sauce is thickened.
Step 7

Add rigatoni mixture and ground beef mixture and stir well for 3 minutes until combined. Remove from heat.
Step 8

Pour into a prepared casserole dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle with shredded pepper jack cheese and remaining bacon bits; mix well.
Step 9

Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Cool completely for 10 minutes.
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