Amish Country Casserole
Amish Country Casserole is a comforting family dinner made with ground beef, tender egg noodles, creamy mushroom soup sauce, and sweet green peas. Seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper and topped with melted cheddar cheese, this easy baked casserole is hearty, creamy, and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 cup egg noodles uncooked
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas optional according to instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is hot enough to bake the casserole evenly.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the beef is browned and the onion is tender. Drain excess grease to prevent a greasy casserole.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. This creates a smooth, flavorful sauce that will coat the noodles perfectly.
- Add the uncooked egg noodles and the soup mixture to the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Add frozen peas if desired and stir until evenly incorporated. Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. This helps the noodles to cook thoroughly.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top, and bake uncovered for 5 more minutes to melt the cheese.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld.
Notes
Brown the ground beef and chopped onion, then drain excess grease before combining with the sauce. The source lists uncooked egg noodles, which are combined directly with the soup mixture before baking. Cover the casserole with foil for 25 minutes, then uncover, add the cheddar cheese, and bake for another 5 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Frozen peas are optional according to the instructions. The source ingredient quantities for egg noodles, soup, milk, cheese, and peas are retained as provided, although some package and measurement details may need clarification.