Description
Amish Sunday Savior Casserole delivers pure comfort straight from Midwestern kitchens, layering hearty ingredients that remind you of Sunday gatherings. Warm, cheesy, and satisfying, this dish brings family together with simple, delicious ingredients that never disappoint.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb ground beef
Starches and Vegetables:
- 2 cups egg noodles, cooked and drained
- 1.5 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and cook 2 cups egg noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté 1 small chopped onion until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet and cook until completely browned, breaking meat into small pieces.
- Drain excess fat from the meat mixture and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Stir in 1.5 cups frozen mixed vegetables, 1 cup sour cream, 1 can cream of chicken soup, ½ cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon paprika.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Spread the meat and vegetable mixture evenly in the prepared dish.
- Crush 1 cup of buttery crackers and mix with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
- Sprinkle cracker mixture over the casserole, then top with 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until cheese melts and top turns golden brown.
- Optional: Broil for 2 minutes to create a crispy top, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with 1 teaspoon dried parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Toast the crackers slightly before crushing them to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the topping.
- Ground turkey or plant-based meat crumbles work perfectly for those wanting a leaner or vegetarian version of this casserole.
- When draining the beef, blot with paper towels to remove as much fat as possible for a cleaner, lighter dish.
- For a gluten-free option, swap regular egg noodles with gluten-free noodles and use gluten-free crackers as the crispy topping.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 407 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 586 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg