Best 6 Baked Cheeseburger Stuffed Shells Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with Baked Cheeseburger Stuffed Shells, a tantalizing fusion of classic flavors. This hearty dish combines the beloved taste of cheeseburgers with the comforting texture of pasta shells, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will satisfy your cravings. Discover the secrets behind this delectable recipe, featuring a savory filling of seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and tangy pickles, all nestled within tender pasta shells and smothered in a rich tomato sauce. Elevate your culinary experience with additional recipe variations, including a vegetarian-friendly version and a spicy rendition that packs a flavorful punch. Prepare to embark on a taste-bud journey with Baked Cheeseburger Stuffed Shells, a dish that promises to leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED CHEESEBURGER-STUFFED SHELLS



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All the flavors of the classic cheeseburger stuffed into pasta shells and smothered in delicious cheese for a twist on fast food you'll love.

Provided by Karly Campbell

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 oz uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons mustard
1 jar (16 oz) Cheddar cheese sauce
Shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, pickles, chopped onion, as desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and seasoned salt. Stir in Cheddar cheese.
  • In small bowl, mix tomato sauce, ketchup and mustard. Spread in baking dish.
  • Use spoon to stuff beef mixture into shells; arrange in tomato sauce mixture in baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over all.
  • Cover with foil; bake 20 minutes.
  • Top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 900, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 3010 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

CHEESEBURGER STUFFED SHELLS



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This recipe was given to me by my sister-in-law and it became an instant hit in my family and with friends. It's a slight twist on the classic stuffed shells recipe, using canned tomatoes and Cheddar cheese sauce.

Provided by Grumbleinmytummie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 1h42m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (32 ounce) container ricotta cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 egg
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) jar double Cheddar pasta sauce (such as Ragu®)
¼ cup water
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta shells; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic; cook and stir until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine ground beef mixture, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stuff each pasta shell with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the mixture.
  • Mix pasta sauce with water together in a bowl.
  • Spread 1/3 of the sauce in the bottom of a large baking pan. Top with 1/2 of the tomatoes. Arrange stuffed shells on top. Pour remaining sauce and tomatoes over the shells. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 40 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese on top. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 90.6 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 708.1 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

THE BEST STUFFED SHELLS



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Here's our upgrade on the Italian-American comfort food classic. We used three different cheeses to get the ultra-creamy filling just right. It really balances the tangy homemade tomato sauce.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1/4 cup tomato paste
Two 28-ounce cans good-quality peeled whole plum tomatoes, crushed
1 sprig basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
9 ounces jumbo dried pasta shells
2 cups whole milk ricotta
8 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella
3 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for topping
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • For the marinara sauce: Heat the oil in a medium heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, if using, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic has softened but not browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat, add the basil and dried oregano, partially cover and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove the basil sprig. If the sauce is still too chunky, mash the larger chunks of tomato with a potato masher. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
  • For the shells and filling: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the dried pasta shells cook, stirring occasionally, until softened slightly but not cooked. (The pasta shells should flexible enough to be filled but remain very al dente; they will continue to cook during baking.) Drain, then run under cold water to stop cooking. Drain well again.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Mix together the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano, parsley and egg in a large bowl until well combined and uniform. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Transfer the filling to a large disposable pastry bag or large resealable plastic bag (or use a spoon for filling directly from the bowl).
  • Spread 2 1/2 cups of the marinara sauce in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Snip off the end of the pastry bag and squeeze the filling into the shells one at a time. Arrange the shells open-side up in a tight single layer in the baking dish as you fill them. Top with the remaining marinara sauce. Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake the shells until the sauce is bubbling throughout and the filling is heated through, about 35 minutes.
  • Remove the foil from the pan and continue to bake for 10 more minutes to reduce the sauce. Let cool slightly before serving. Top with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

CHEESEBURGER STUFFED PASTA SHELLS



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You could call this a comfort food mashup made in heaven. Jumbo stuffed pasta shells are loaded up with cheeseburger goodness in a dish that will soon become a family favorite. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Optional toppings: Shredded lettuce, and chopped pickles and tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain again., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard and pepper until blended. Stir in 3/4 cup shredded cheese., Spoon about 2 tablespoons filling into each shell. Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. , Bake, covered, until heated through, 12-15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. If desired, serve with optional toppings., Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casserole with foil; bake as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°. If desired, serve with optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 673mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY STUFFED CHEESEBURGERS



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We were experimenting one night and came up with these tasty cheese-filled Family-Friendly Stuffed Cheeseburgers. Our kids and neighbors fell in love with them. They're so good that we often don't add any condiments.-Alethea Osborne, Florence, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 15 crackers)
1 large egg
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
6 kaiser rolls, split

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into twelve thin patties., Combine the cheddar cheese, mushrooms and cream cheese; spoon onto centers of six patties. Top with remaining patties; press edges firmly to seal., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Serve on rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629 calories, Fat 32g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 167mg cholesterol, Sodium 1149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

STUFFED SHELLS III



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This recipe is a hit wherever you go. It is a very rich and cheesy meal and looks like a deep-dish pizza when done. I altered what I was originally given because I did not like cottage cheese and added other ingredients that I thought it deserved.

Provided by Renee

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
2 eggs, beaten
1 (32 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
8 ounces grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce
8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large bowl, mix eggs, ricotta, half the mozzarella, half the Parmesan, parsley, salt and pepper until well combined. Stuff cooked shells with ricotta mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together pasta sauce, mushrooms and reserved mozzarella and Parmesan. Pour over stuffed shells.
  • Bake in preheated oven 45 to 60 minutes, until edges are bubbly and shells are slightly set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 115.6 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 1544.2 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh ground beef, flavorful cheese, and ripe tomatoes are essential.
  • Brown the ground beef thoroughly before mixing it with the other ingredients. This will help to develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming greasy.
  • Don't overcook the pasta shells. They should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Stuff the pasta shells generously with the cheeseburger filling. This will ensure that each bite is packed with flavor.
  • Top the stuffed shells with a generous amount of cheese. This will help to create a golden brown crust and prevent the shells from drying out.
  • Bake the stuffed shells in a preheated oven until they are heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the stuffed shells immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

Baked Cheeseburger Stuffed Shells are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.

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