Description
Hearty Amish comfort bake showcases rich, layered flavors from Pennsylvania Dutch culinary traditions. Generous portions and wholesome ingredients offer comforting warmth you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 2 cups (224 g) egg noodles, cooked
- 1 cup (113 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 298 g) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) to establish the perfect baking conditions for this comfort casserole.
- Meat Foundation: In a large skillet, brown ground beef with onions over medium heat, thoroughly cooking and draining excess fat to create a robust base.
- Sauce Creation: Blend cream of mushroom soup and whole milk into the beef, creating a luxurious, creamy sauce that envelops the ingredients with rich flavor.
- Ingredient Fusion: Incorporate egg noodles and mixed vegetables into the savory mixture, ensuring complete coating and even distribution throughout the casserole.
- Dish Assembly: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish, then transfer the combined mixture, smoothing it into a uniform layer that promises consistent texture in every bite.
- Cheese Topping: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously across the surface, creating a golden, melted crown that will transform the casserole into a mouthwatering masterpiece.
- Baking Finale: Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges bubble enthusiastically and cheese turns a perfect golden-brown, signaling the dish is ready to be devoured and enjoyed.
Notes
- Optimize Meat Browning: Ensure ground beef is thoroughly cooked and crumbled finely to prevent large chunks and achieve a uniform texture throughout the dish.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Spread shredded cheddar evenly across the surface for consistent melting and a perfect golden-brown finish that adds rich flavor and appealing visual texture.
- Vegetable Prep Tip: Cut mixed vegetables into uniform sizes to guarantee even cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming overcooked or undercooked.
- Moisture Balance: Drain excess beef grease completely to prevent the casserole from becoming too oily, maintaining a creamy and appetizing consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 66 mg