Amish Country Casserole - Easy weeknight dinners

Amish Country Casserole - Easy weeknight dinners

from optimalrecipes.com

Welcome to a comforting corner of culinary delight! If you're searching for a hearty, flavorful dish that brings warmth and nostalgia, look no further than Amish Country Casserole. This easy-to-make recipe is the perfect blend of rich flavors and homey goodness, ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Let’s dive into the details and create a dish you’ll want to make again and again.

Ingredients

  • 1 poundground beef
  • 1onion, chopped
  • 1 clovegarlic, minced
  • 1 cancondensed tomato soup
  • 1 cancondensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cupmilk
  • 2 cupsuncooked egg noodles
  • 2 cupsshredded cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • optional: 1 cup frozen peas (adds a pop of color and nutrition)
  • for a gluten-free version, use gluten-free egg noodles and soups
  • for a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with plant-based crumbles or sautéed mushrooms
  • dairy-free? swap the milk and cheddar cheese for plant-based alternatives

Directions

Step 2: cook the ground beef mixture

  1. 1

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks.

  3. 3

    Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.

Step 3: prepare the sauce

  1. 1

    Stir in the condensed tomato soup, cream of mushroom soup, and milk.

  2. 2

    Add salt and pepper to taste. If using frozen peas, incorporate them now.

Step 4: cook the egg noodles

  1. 1

    In a separate pot, boil water and cook the egg noodles until al dente, following the package instructions.

  2. 2

    Drain and set aside.

Step 5: combine and layer

  1. 1

    Mix the cooked noodles into the beef and sauce mixture.

  2. 2

    Spread half the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle with half the shredded cheddar cheese.

  4. 4

    Add the remaining beef and noodle mixture, then top with the rest of the cheese.

Step 6: bake and serve

  1. 1

    Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

  2. 2

    Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

  3. 3

    Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.