Cheesy Beef and Noodle Casserole
A comforting casserole featuring savory ground beef, tender egg noodles, and melty cheddar cheese that evokes childhood nostalgia.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Beef
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Sauté the ground beef over medium heat with chopped onion and minced garlic until softened.
- Mix in a large bowl the cooked noodles, ground beef mixture, cream of mushroom soup, milk, half of the cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish, top with remaining cheese and optional breadcrumbs.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
This casserole pairs beautifully with a fresh salad or steamed vegetables. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg