Description
Hearty Amish Country Casserole brings comfort and tradition straight from Pennsylvania’s rolling farmlands. Layers of creamy noodles, savory ground beef, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) medium egg noodles
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 10.75 ounces (305 grams) tomato soup
- 10.5 ounces (298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the kitchen oven to 350°F, creating an ideal environment for baking the hearty casserole.
- Coat a 9×13-inch baking vessel with nonstick spray to prevent potential sticking during cooking.
- Submerge egg noodles in boiling salted water, allowing them to transform into tender strands. Drain thoroughly after 7-9 minutes of cooking.
- Render ground beef in a skillet, breaking into fine crumbles while cooking over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper, then eliminate excess fat through careful draining.
- Construct a velvety sauce by whisking together tomato soup, cream of mushroom soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and dried onion flakes until perfectly smooth.
- Gently fold cooked noodles and seasoned beef into the creamy sauce, ensuring each ingredient receives an even coating.
- Transfer the mixed ingredients into the prepared baking dish, distributing the mixture uniformly to guarantee consistent flavor in every serving.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until edges bubble and surface achieves a golden-brown hue.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese across the casserole’s surface, letting the residual heat gently melt the cheese.
- Present the steaming casserole immediately, accompanied by crusty garlic bread and a vibrant salad for a complete, comforting meal.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner, healthier alternative that reduces saturated fat content.
- Use gluten-free egg noodles or whole wheat pasta to accommodate different dietary needs while maintaining the dish’s classic comfort food essence.
- Add extra vegetables like diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach to boost nutritional value and create more texture in the casserole.
- For a crispy top layer, sprinkle breadcrumbs or crushed crackers over the cheese before the final baking stage, which adds delightful crunch and golden-brown appearance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg