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Amish Country Casserole

A comforting family bake made with tender egg noodles, ground beef, a creamy tomato and mushroom sauce, and a melty layer of cheese on top.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz wide egg noodles Boil until just shy of al dente.
  • 1 lb ground beef Season well while browning.
  • 1 small onion Chopped, added while browning beef.
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced, added with onion.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 10.5 oz condensed tomato soup
  • 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup Can substitute with cream of chicken or celery.
  • 1/2 cup milk Add more if sauce is thick.
Topping
  • 2 cups shredded cheese Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Colby Jack.
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 cup frozen peas or corn Add straight from the bag.
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce For a little kick.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Boil the wide egg noodles until just shy of al dente, then drain.
  3. In a skillet, brown the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic. Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked noodles, browned beef, tomato soup, cream of mushroom soup, and milk. Mix well.
  5. Spread the mixture into a greased baking dish and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
Baking
  1. Cover with foil and bake for about 25 minutes.
  2. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
  3. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until baking. It can also be frozen for up to 2 months.