🍔🧀 Weight Watchers Cheeseburger Casserole
(Lightened-Up, High-Protein, Family-Friendly)
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)
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1 lb 93–96% lean ground beef
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar
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1 cup reduced-fat mozzarella (optional blend)
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1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
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1 can (10.5 oz) reduced-fat cream of mushroom or chicken soup
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1½ cups cooked whole wheat pasta (or elbow macaroni)
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½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or skim milk)
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp mustard (gives cheeseburger flavor)
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1 tbsp ketchup (optional but classic)
Optional toppings:
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Diced pickles
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Sesame seeds
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Chopped lettuce (after baking)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish.
2️⃣ Cook the Beef
Brown lean ground beef with onion.
Drain excess grease if needed.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Stir in:
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Mustard
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Ketchup
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Salt & pepper
3️⃣ Make It Creamy
Lower heat and mix in:
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Soup
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Greek yogurt
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Milk
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¾ of the cheese
Stir until smooth.
4️⃣ Combine
Add cooked pasta and mix well.
Transfer to baking dish.
Top with remaining cheese.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and melted.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
📊 Estimated WW Points
⚠ Points vary by plan & brand used.
Using lean beef, reduced-fat cheese, and whole wheat pasta:
👉 Approximately 6–8 points per serving
(Always calculate in your WW app for accuracy.)
🔥 Ways to Lower Points Further
✔ Use ground turkey instead of beef
✔ Use fat-free cheese (melts less but saves points)
✔ Swap pasta for cauliflower rice
✔ Reduce cheese topping by half
❓ Q & A
❓ Can I make this low-carb?
Yes — replace pasta with:
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Cauliflower rice
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Zucchini noodles
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Chopped cabbage
❓ Can I meal prep it?
Absolutely. Keeps 4 days in fridge and reheats well.
❓ Can I freeze it?
Yes — freeze before baking for best texture.
❓ How do I make it taste more like a cheeseburger?
Add:
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Worcestershire sauce
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Dill pickles stirred in
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A sprinkle of sesame seeds on top