Cheesy Bison Burger Casserole

A very tangy casserole with tomato flavor and a cheesy texture that goes well with the ground bison burger to make a satisfying meal for the evening.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Bison Burgers:

  • 4 slices whole-grain bread, processed into fine crumbs

  • ½ onion, finely chopped

  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger

  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon curry powder

  • 1 ¼ pounds ground bison

  • ½ cup quick-cooking oats

  • 2 eggs

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Casserole:

  • 2 cups rotini pasta

  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes

  • 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Combine bread crumbs, onion, ginger, mustard, salt, and curry powder together in a bowl; add ground bison, oats, and eggs and mix well. Form bison mixture into 4 patties.

  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook patties until evenly browned, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Transfer burgers to a plate to cool completely.

  3. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and transfer pasta to a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.

  4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  5. Spread tomatoes and tomato sauce over pasta; sprinkle 1/2 the Cheddar cheese over tomatoes. Arrange burgers on top of tomatoes and sprinkle the remaining cheese over burgers and tomatoes.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and tomato sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

670 Calories
24g Fat
66g Carbs
49g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 670
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 195mg 65%
Sodium 1756mg 76%
Total Carbohydrate 66g 24%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 49g 98%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 347mg 27%
Iron 9mg 52%
Potassium 1308mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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