🍝 Classic Noodle Casserole (Comfort Food Favorite)
A warm, cheesy, and easy-to-make dish perfect for weeknights or potlucks.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 12 oz egg noodles (or any pasta)
- 1 lb ground beef or chicken
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- ½ cup milk
- Salt & black pepper
- Optional: 1 cup frozen peas or mixed vegetables
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2️⃣ Cook pasta
Boil noodles until al dente, drain, and set aside.
3️⃣ Cook meat
Brown ground beef or chicken with onion and garlic. Drain excess fat.
4️⃣ Mix casserole
In a large bowl, combine cooked meat, noodles, soup, sour cream, milk, half the cheese, vegetables (if using), salt, and pepper.
5️⃣ Assemble
Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
6️⃣ Bake
Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
🌿 Tips & Variations
- Add a crunchy topping: mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle on top before baking.
- Swap cream of mushroom for cream of chicken or cream of celery.
- Stir in cooked mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach for extra flavor.
- Use cooked shredded chicken instead of ground meat for a lighter option.
If you want, I can give you:
- A Mexican-style noodle casserole
- A cheesy broccoli and chicken version
- Or a slow cooker noodle casserole
Which version would you like?
