Cheeseburger Casserole

I love a good cheeseburger and a casserole that has all the cheeseburger ingredients will work just as well! :) I was a little worried about the bread getting soggy on the bottom, but it didn't and this recipe was pretty dang good! The kids loved the pickles on top the best! I doubled this and froze one up for later... not so good from the freezer, definitely much better freshly made.

Cheeseburger Casserole
(recipe found on www.justapinch.com)

BEEF MIXTURE
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon beef bouillon, canned
2-3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
3 teaspoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon lawry's salt

SEPARATE LAYERS OF THE CASSEROLE
1 box macaroni and cheese, prepared according to package directions
6 slices bread
2 cups cheese, shredded
1/2 small onion, minced
3 large pickles

Preheat oven to 440 degrees. Butter slices of bread and put them butter side down in an ungreased baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over the bread. Combine all the ingredients in beef mixture in a large skillet. Brown the meat until it is almost done. Pour mac and cheese over top of cheese and bread layer. Then pour meat mixture onto the mac and cheese. Sprinkle the other cup of shredded cheese on top of the meat. Then sprinkle the pickles and onions on top. Squeeze "zig-zags" of ketchup on top of the casserole. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is all melted and the meat is all done.