Paula's Cheeseburger Casserole

I made this tonight for the first time and yum! Think mac and cheese meets green bean casserole meets a cheeseburger. So delicious and very filling. A perfect one dish meal that lasts all week for busy people!


CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE

1 pkg. elbow macaroni
1 pkg. frozen french green beans
1 lb. ground beef
1 can cream of mushroom soup
3 c. Colby cheese, grated
1 can French fried onions

Cook macaroni and green beans as packages direct. Drain. Brown beef and drain. Stir in soup, 2 c. cheese, macaroni, and beans. Pour half the mixture into a 2 qt. casserole. Sprinkle with half the can of French fried onions. Top with remaining mixture and remaining 1 c. cheese. Bake at 350 degrees 25 min. Top with remaining onions; bake 5 min. more. If freezing, make 2 casseroles and don't add onions until ready to cook.