Description
Hearty Amish Country Casserole brings comfort and tradition to your dinner table, blending creamy textures with rich, homestyle flavors. Generations of family recipes shine through this satisfying meal you’ll savor with genuine countryside warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Topping and Binders:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbly pieces until no pink remains, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Add chopped onions, diced green peppers, and minced garlic to the beef, sautéing until vegetables soften and become translucent, about 4 minutes.
- Drain excess grease from the meat and vegetable mixture, then stir in cream of mushroom soup, salt, and black pepper, creating a rich, savory filling.
- Cook egg noodles in boiling salted water until al dente, typically 6-7 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
- Gently fold the cooked noodles into the beef mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Transfer the combined mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- In a separate bowl, mix sour cream with shredded cheddar cheese, then spread this creamy layer over the casserole.
- Combine melted butter with breadcrumbs, then sprinkle the crispy topping evenly across the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle and facilitate easier portioning.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content without compromising flavor.
- Drain meat thoroughly to prevent excess grease from making the casserole soggy.
- Substitute regular noodles with whole wheat or gluten-free alternatives for dietary needs.
- Experiment with ground turkey or plant-based meat crumbles for a lighter protein option.
- Add extra vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to boost nutritional value and complexity.
- Use low-fat sour cream and reduced-fat cheese for a healthier version of the dish.
- Make this casserole ahead of time and refrigerate, allowing flavors to meld overnight.
- Freeze individual portions for convenient meal prep and quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg