Description
Hearty hamburger supreme casserole delivers comfort on a plate with layers of ground beef, cheese, and pasta. Simple ingredients create a satisfying meal that brings families together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) egg noodles, cooked
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetable and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1 can (10.75 ounces / 305 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F, creating an ideal environment for baking the casserole.
- Sauté diced onions in olive oil over medium heat until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into crumbles and cooking until completely browned.
- Eliminate excess grease from the meat to ensure a lighter, less greasy dish.
- Incorporate cream of mushroom soup and sour cream into the meat mixture, blending thoroughly.
- Fold in cooked egg noodles, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the protein-rich base.
- Season the entire mixture with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Transfer the combined ingredients to a prepared casserole dish, spreading evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the top, covering the entire surface.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese melts completely and develops a golden, bubbly crust.
- Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes to allow flavors to settle and casserole to set.
- Serve immediately while hot, offering a comforting and hearty meal perfect for family dinners.
Notes
- Consider using lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content and make the dish healthier.
- Swap regular egg noodles with whole wheat noodles for added fiber and nutritional value.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cream of mushroom soup and gluten-free noodles.
- Enhance flavor by adding fresh herbs like parsley or thyme to the beef mixture for extra depth and aroma.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 492 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg