🍝 Creamy Noodle Casserole (Simple & Comforting)
A classic baked pasta dish that’s creamy, cheesy, and easy to customize.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 12 oz egg noodles (or rotini/macaronI)
- 1 lb ground beef, turkey, or shredded 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
- ½ cup milk
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt & black pepper
- Optional: 1 cup frozen peas or mixed vegetables
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2️⃣ Cook noodles
Boil until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
3️⃣ Brown meat
Cook ground meat with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess grease.
4️⃣ Mix filling
In a large bowl, combine cooked noodles, meat mixture, soup, sour cream, milk, 1 cup cheese, and vegetables if using. Season to taste.
5️⃣ Assemble
Spread into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Top with remaining cheese.
6️⃣ Bake
Bake 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
🌿 Easy Variations
- Add mushrooms or bell peppers for more flavor.
- Stir in a spoonful of Dijon mustard for depth.
- Top with buttered breadcrumbs for a crispy crust.
- Make it extra cheesy by adding mozzarella or Monterey Jack.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A Mexican-style noodle casserole
- A tuna noodle casserole
- Or a slow cooker version
What sounds good? 🍽️
