Amish Casserole (Cooking for Two)

Time

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: ~45 minutes

Ingredients

• ⅓ lb ground beef
• 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
• ½ clove garlic, minced
• ⅓ can (about 3½ oz) condensed tomato soup
• ⅓ can (about 3½ oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• ⅓ cup milk
• ¾ cup uncooked egg noodles
• ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Optional: ⅓ cup frozen peas

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a small baking dish (about 1 to 1½ quart).
2. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened. Drain excess grease if needed.
3. Stir in tomato soup, cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and pepper. Add peas if using. Heat until combined and warmed through.
4. Cook egg noodles according to package directions until just tender. Drain well.
5. Add cooked noodles to the beef mixture and stir until fully coated.
6. Spread half the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheese.
7. Add remaining mixture and top with the remaining cheese.
8. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
9. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and cheese is lightly golden.
10. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• Simple green salad
• Buttered dinner rolls
• Steamed green beans or carrots

Tips, Tricks & Variations

• Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for beef.
• Add sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor.
• Swap cheddar for Colby Jack or mozzarella for a milder taste.
• If casserole seems thick, add a splash of milk before baking.

Storage & Reheating

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals or warm covered in the oven at 325°F until heated through.
• Add a small splash of milk when reheating to maintain creaminess.

Equipment

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• Medium skillet – For browning meat and combining filling
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• Saucepan – For cooking noodles
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