Description
Warm Amish Country Casserole brings hearty farm-style goodness straight to your dinner table with layers of rich pasta, ground beef, and creamy cheese. Memories of family gatherings and simple, satisfying meals come together in this classic dish that feels like a comforting hug from grandma’s kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
Primary Starches and Produce:
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 onion, chopped
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a precise 350°F (175°C) to create the perfect cooking environment for your hearty casserole.
- Sizzle 1 pound of ground beef with 1 chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat, breaking the meat into small crumbles until it turns completely brown and no pink remains.
- Boil 2 cups of egg noodles in salted water for 8-9 minutes, then thoroughly drain them in a colander, shaking off excess water.
- Mix the cooked beef, drained noodles, 1 can of cream of mushroom soup, and 1 cup of milk in a large mixing bowl, seasoning generously with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray, ensuring your casserole won’t stick to the bottom.
- Pour the beef and noodle mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- Generously sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese across the entire top of the casserole, covering every inch for maximum cheesy goodness.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 25-30 minutes, watching for the cheese to become golden and bubbling around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, allowing the ingredients to settle and making it easier to serve.
Notes
- Always use lean ground beef to prevent excess grease in the casserole and ensure a cleaner, more appetizing dish.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking so the cheese sets and the layers hold together when serving.
- For a gluten-free version, swap egg noodles with gluten-free pasta and use cream of mushroom soup that’s certified gluten-free.
- Enhance the flavor by adding a dash of garlic powder or some fresh herbs like parsley to the beef mixture before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg