Cheeseburger Stuffed Shells

By Alison Wood

Updated 04.15.2026

Cheeseburger Stuffed Shells

This Cheeseburger Stuffed Shells Recipe is an Easy, Family Favorite

Easy pasta meals are an important staple for busy families!

cheeseburger shells recipe

This is a favorite you’ll want to make often. :)

Ingredients Needed for Cheeseburger Stuffed Shells

ingredients for stuffed cheeseburger shells
  • 10-12 large pasta shells
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1/2 cup pickles
  • 11 oz Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp. of mustard;
  • 4 tbsp. of tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tbsp. powdered garlic
  • 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon beef bouillon
  • salt and pepper to taste
a spoonful of cheeseburger shells

How to Make Stuffed Cheeseburger Shells Recipe

Boil the shells in salted water until al dente.

Drain and set aside.

Add ground beef to a frying pan with oil.

Cook for 6-7 minutes, on medium-high heat.

cheeseburger shells in red bowl

Add chopped onion and cook for additional two minutes.

Add mustard, tomato sauce, pickles, half of the cheese, powdered garlic, Worcestershire sauce, beef bouillon, and salt and pepper to taste.

filling shells with cheeseburger mixture

Spoon the ground beef mixture to each shell, about 2 tbsp.

Put them in a buttered casserole dish.

adding cheese to shells filled with cheeseburger mixture

Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.

Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

spoonful of cheeseburger shells

Can You Freeze Cheeseburger Stuffed Shells?

We don’t recommend freezing pasta dishes.

However, you can cook this recipe in the morning, and refrigerate until the evening.

Once you’re ready for dinner, bake for the 20 minutes suggested in the recipe below.

What to Serve With Cheeseburger Stuffed Shells

We recommend serving light sides.

  • Some ideas would be:
  • Side green salad
  • Fruit Salad
  • Garlic bread

More Cheesy Pasta Recipes

Italian Skillet

Chicken Italian Skillet

Pizza Spaghetti Bake

Stove-top Shells and Cheese

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Cheeseburger Stuffed Shells

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1012 large pasta shells
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1/2 cup pickles
  • 11 oz Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp. of mustard;
  • 4 tbsp. of tomato sauce
  • 3 tbsp. oil
  • 2 tbsp. powdered garlic
  • 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon beef bouillon
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil the shells in salted water until al dente.
  2. Drain and set aside.
  3. Add ground beef to a frying pan with oil.
  4. Cook for 6-7 minutes, on medium-high heat.
  5. Add chopped onion and cook for additional two minutes.
  6. Add mustard, tomato sauce, pickles, half of the cheese, powdered garlic,
  7. Worcestershire sauce, beef bouillon, and salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Spoon the ground beef mixture to each shell, about 2 tbsp. spoons for each.
  9. Place filled shells in a buttered casserole dish.
  10. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  11. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
  12. Remove from oven and serve
  • Author: Alison Wood
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Additional Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 395
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 490
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7
  • Trans Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 23
  • Cholesterol: 59