Description
Amish Country Casserole is a comforting, family-friendly dish featuring ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, egg noodles, and cheddar cheese. Easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners, with optional peas for added color and nutrition.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup egg noodles, uncooked
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is tender. Drain excess fat.
- Cook egg noodles according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked beef and onions, cooked noodles, cream of mushroom soup, milk, 1½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir in frozen peas if using.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Top with remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Substitute cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom if preferred.
- Add diced carrots or celery for extra vegetables.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for 3 days and can be reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American