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!
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.
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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 lean ground beef in this recipe for the best results.
Grate the cheese from a block for best results.
Don't overcook noodles.
If you make this hamburger casserole ahead of time you may find the noodle mixture soaks up more cheesy sauce while in storage. 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.