Description
This cheesy ground beef casserole is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for family dinners. With layers of savory ground beef, tender egg noodles, and a creamy cheese sauce, it’s an easy-to-make meal that everyone will love. This recipe is versatile and can be customized with your favorite vegetables and cheeses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- Optional: 1 cup frozen peas or mixed vegetables
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until the beef is no longer pink and the onion is softened. Drain any excess fat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked egg noodles, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- Add the browned ground beef to the noodle and cheese mixture. If using, add frozen peas or mixed vegetables. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish. Spread evenly and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or corn for added nutrition.
- Experiment with mozzarella, provolone, or Italian cheese blend.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a little heat.
- Substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken soup.
- Use gluten-free noodles and ingredients for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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