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Hamburger Noodle Casserole

Published: Dec 6, 2022 Last Updated: Jan 12, 2023 by Marye 1663 words. | About 9 minutes to read this article.

Creamy hamburger noodle casserole is the easy 30 minute dinner recipe that you need after a long day! It's simple comfort food that tastes delicious and is even better the second day!
Total time 30 minutes
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If you’re in the mood for some real homemade comfort food, then you’ve come to the right place!

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This hamburger noodle casserole recipe is even better the next day!
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  • ❤️ Why you'll love it
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🎥 Video
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 📖 Variations
  • 💭 Things to know
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🍽️ Serve with...
  • Restless Chipotle recommends...
  • 📞 The last word
  • Hamburger Noodle Casserole
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❤️ Why you'll love it

This ground beef noodle casserole is loaded with beefy flavor, tender egg noodles that are generously coated in a creamy sauce, and then topped off with gooey melted cheddar cheese.

It’s mouth-watering good!!

  • This hamburger casserole recipe uses pantry staple ingredients - you may even have some of these ingredients in your pantry and refrigerator already! 
  • Apart from simple ingredients, it’s incredibly easy to assemble this casserole dish for baking. With just a few simple steps and 10 minutes of prep time, you can have dinner ready for those hungry mouths within 30 minutes! 
  • Like most casseroles, this great recipe can be made in advance - perfect when preparing for the busy holiday season or as a back-up meal when you are expecting a busy week.

🧾 Ingredients

Ingredients for hamburger noodle casserole.

🔪 Instructions

You'll find the full instructions in the green recipe card below.

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  1. Saute the onion and brown ground beef in a skillet till the onion is translucent and the meat is browned. 
  2. Blend the wet ingredients with garlic powder in a bowl, whisking till smooth.
  3. Stir the cooked noodles, beef and creamy sauce in the same bowl. 
  4. Bake the assembled casserole with sprinkled cheese on top for 20 minutes at 350℉, garnishing the casserole with chopped green onions before serving.

To make in advance

  1. Assemble according to instructions but don't added the shredded cheese.
  2. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  3. When ready to back just remove the plastic wrap, add the cheese to the top, and bake for 20-25 minutes at 350℉.

🎥 Video

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🥫 Storage

This noodle casserole can be refrigerated for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container or in the casserole dish, covered with plastic wrap. 

You can also freeze this casserole for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat in the oven till warm throughout.

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📖 Variations

There are plenty of ways to change this hamburger noodle casserole up!

  • Use ground turkey or ground chicken.
  • Use any pasta you prefer; spaghetti noodles, elbow macaroni, ziti, penne...
  • Add hot sauce to the wet ingredients.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne or chipotle powder to kick things up.
  • Sliced jalapeños are great sauteed with the onions.
  • Add in a can of chopped chiles.
  • Add bell peppers. I like to use a colorful bell pepper mix.
  • Use sharp Cheddar cheese, American, or plain Monterey Jack cheese.
  • We love it with crispy fried onions baked right on top.
  • To increase the texture and body of your casserole, consider adding some frozen peas, corn, and chopped carrots into the noodle mixture. It’s a sneaky way to get the kids to eat their veggies!

💭 Things to know

Expert Tip: Use a more lean ground beef in this recipe for the best results. 90/10 or even 95/5... 80/20 tends to make it a little greasy.

  • I always prefer using freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese from a block of cheese than pre-shredded cheese which contains anti-caking agents for an extended shelf life. The freshly shredded cheese tastes so much better and also melts beautifully. 
  • While I’ve used Jack Pepper cheese as the cheese topping for this casserole, feel free to use another cheese. I don’t suggest something mild like mozzarella cheese for this hamburger casserole, though.
  • Since the egg noodles will cook for an additional 20 minutes in the oven in the casserole I recommend that you cook them al dente before adding them to the casserole mixture. That way they won't get mushy.
  • If you make this hamburger casserole ahead of time you may find the noodle mixture soaks up more cheesy sauce while in storage. If so, just add a little additional sauce or even a splash of milk, in the hamburger casserole mixture before topping the casserole with cheese for baking in the oven. 

👩‍🍳 FAQs

Here are the questions I am most frequently asked about this recipe.

Can I make this hamburger casserole ahead of time?

Yes, you can! You can assemble it up to 3 days ahead of time, leaving the cheese off, and refrigerate. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

How should I cook the egg noodles?

Egg noodles will usually take 8-10 minutes to cook in boiling water. Don't overcook because they'll continue to cook in the oven.

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🍽️ Serve with...

This hamburger casserole recipe is serious comfort food that will leave you completely satisfied but you've gotta have side dishes, right?

Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just the family then consider these -

  • Baked Sweet Potato Fries are easy to make and get crispy in the oven. A great change from regular fries.
  • Smothered green beans are another great side for this recipe.
  • Quick Dinner Rolls are made, start to finish, in 30 minutes! Hot rolls on the table!
  • Creamy KFC Coleslaw just like your favorite side from the Colonel himself!
  • Homemade Garlic Knot Rolls are full of garlicky goodness!

These side dish ideas for baked ziti also work with this easy noodle casserole.

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  • Ground beef
  • Butter
  • Large onion
  • Tomato soup
  • Cream of mushroom soup
  • Evaporated milk
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Garlic powder
  • Wide egg noodles
  • Pepper Jack cheese
  • casserole dish
  • cast iron skillet

📞 The last word

I've heard this called Amish Country Casserole, hamburger noodle casserole, and ground beef and noodles. This isn't fancy food, and it's not spicy.

It's one of those easy dinner recipes you come back to time and time again.

It's just plain comfort food - the kind that you come home to after one of those days when everything has gone wrong, you got drenched in an unexpected downpour, and it's one of those chilly evenings where you forgot your coat.

And all you want is warmth and comfort.

Try this easy chicken and noodles next. You'll be so glad you did.

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If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Creamy hamburger noodle casserole is the easy 30 minute dinner recipe that you need after a long day! It's simple comfort food that tastes delicious and is even better the second day!
Course Main Dish (Quick and Easy)
Cuisine American - Vintage
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings:8
Calories:403
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Equipment Needed

  • Iron Skillet
  • 13x9-inch pan

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups onion, diced - 1 large
  • 10.75 ounces cream of tomato soup, undiluted
  • 10.75 ounces cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • ¾ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 12 ounces egg noodles, cooked
  • ½ cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 green onions, if desired

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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°f. Spray a 13x9 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cook noodles and drain. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and saute until it starts to soften.
  • Add the beef and cook until no longer pink and the onion is translucent.
  • Remove from heat and drain the fat. Set aside.
  • Add the evaporated milk, cream of tomato soup, cream of mushroom soup, Worcestershire, and garlic powder to a large bowl.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
  • Stir in the ground beef mixture and the cooked noodles.
  • Spoon into the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle the shredded cheese on the top.
  • Bake at 350°f for 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving if desired.

Notes

Storage:
This noodle casserole can be refrigerated for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container or in the casserole dish, covered with plastic wrap. 
You can also freeze this casserole for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat in the oven till warm throughout.
Tips:
  • Use a more lean ground beef in this recipe for the best results. 90/10 or even 85/15... 80/20 tends to make it a little greasy.
  • I always prefer using freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese from a block of cheese than pre-shredded cheese which contains anti-caking agents for an extended shelf life. The freshly shredded cheese tastes so much better and also melts beautifully. 
  • While I’ve used Jack Pepper cheese as the cheese topping for this casserole, feel free to use another cheese. I don’t suggest something mild like mozzarella cheese for this hamburger casserole, though.
  • To increase the texture and body of your casserole, consider adding some frozen peas, corn, and chopped carrots into the noodle mixture. It’s a sneaky way to get the kids to eat their veggies!
  • Since the egg noodles will cook for an additional 20 minutes in the oven in the casserole I recommend that you cook them al dente before adding them to the casserole mixture. That way they won't get mushy.
  • If you make this hamburger casserole ahead of time you may find the noodle mixture soaks up more cheesy sauce while in storage. If so, just add a little additional sauce or even a splash of milk, in the hamburger casserole mixture before topping the casserole with cheese for baking in the oven. 

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 559mg | Potassium: 715mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 3mg

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    First published November 9, 2021. Last updated December 6, 2022 for editorial improvements.

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    1. Justin

      January 01, 2023 at 7:55 pm

      Much better if you mix in some sour cream

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