If you need a quick, family-friendly dinner that actually fills people up, this hamburger corn casserole delivers every single time. It's loaded with seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, sweet corn, and a creamy, cheesy sauce-all baked together with a buttery crumb topping that seals the deal.
This is the kind of recipe you make once… and suddenly it's on repeat. It uses simple pantry staples, comes together without any fuss, and feeds a crowd without stretching your patience (or your grocery budget)!
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What makes this casserole so good
This is one of those meals you can get prepped earlier in the day and bake when you walk in the door, which takes the pressure off at dinnertime. It makes a generous pan, so there's enough to feed everyone and still have leftovers ready for the next day.
It's the kind of recipe you keep in rotation when you want something dependable that doesn't require a lot of thought.
Ground Beef Corn Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 ounce package rotini pasta cooked to al dente and drained.
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ onion diced
- 15.25 ounce can whole kernel corn or fiesta corn, drained
- 10.5 ounce can of cream of chicken soup
- 10.5 ounce can of cream of mushroom soup
- 12 ounce can of evaporated milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain.
- While the pasta is cooking, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray 9x13 casserole dish with non stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Place the hamburger and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef, breaking into crumbles. Cook until no longer pink. Drain any grease, and season with Montreal steak seasoning.
- Add the drained corn, cream soups and evaporated milk to the cooked meat. Stir to combine. Add the noodles and half the cheese. Mix everything together. Spoon the meat mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
- Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the top of the casserole. Place in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly and the top of the casserole is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to sit loosely covered for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with minced parsley or thinly sliced green onions.
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FAQ's
Make sure the pasta is only cooked to al dente and don't overbake. If your oven runs hot, you can loosely cover with foil for part of the baking time.
Yes. If using frozen corn, thaw and drain it first. Fresh corn can be cut straight from the cob and added as-is.
Avoid These Common Casserole Pitfalls
If your casserole turns out too loose, it likely needed more time to rest after baking. Give it a full 10 minutes so it can set before serving.
If the top browns too quickly but the center isn't hot yet, loosely cover it with foil and continue baking until heated through.
If the mixture looks thick going into the oven, don't worry-that's exactly what you want. It will loosen slightly as it bakes.
For a deeper, more savory flavor, let the beef develop a little color in the pan before stirring everything together.
Easy Swaps That Actually Work
- If you're out of ground beef, ground turkey or chicken works just fine-just add a pinch of salt or extra seasoning to boost the flavor.
- You can swap the cream soups if needed. Use two cans of the same variety (all chicken or all mushroom) or try cream of cheddar for a richer, cheesier flavor.
- No evaporated milk? Regular milk works in a pinch, but the sauce will be slightly less creamy.
- Want to stretch the meal? Stir in an extra cup of cooked pasta or a handful of vegetables like green beans or mixed veggies.
Related recipes
If this casserole is right up your alley, there are a few more cozy, no-fuss dinners you'll want on repeat! Husband's Delight Casserole layers beef, noodles, and a creamy, cheesy filling into a baked dish that always gets scraped clean. Creamy Beef Noodle Casserole keeps things simple with a rich, comforting sauce that comes together fast on a busy night.
And Poor Man's Casserole is a budget-friendly classic made with everyday ingredients that still delivers a hearty, satisfying dinner!
Serve with hamburger corn casserole
Keep it simple. A crisp green salad adds a fresh crunch, a slice of warm, fresh bread or dinner rolls make it even more comforting, and an easy veggie like green beans rounds out the plate. If you've got room, a simple fruit dessert or cobbler is a nice finish.
Worth adding to your dinner rotation
This is the kind of easy, filling dinner you'll come back to when you need something dependable and satisfying. Give it a try and let me know how it turns out-I always love hearing what you think. And don't forget to save it for later so it's ready the next time dinner needs to just work.
L says
Another great recipe. Can’t wait to give it a try. Tasty.
Debra Clark says
Thanks L - enjoy this yummy casserole!!!