creamy baked beef-and-noodle casserole (often called a “beef noodle bake” or similar comfort dish). Here’s a full, easy recipe you can follow:
🥘 Creamy Baked Beef & Noodle Casserole
🧾 Ingredients
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or cheddar)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
🔪 Instructions
- Cook noodles
Boil egg noodles in salted water until just al dente. Drain and set aside. - Cook beef mixture
In a skillet over medium heat, add oil/butter.
Sauté onion until soft (about 3–4 minutes).
Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Add ground beef, cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. - Make creamy sauce
In a bowl, mix:- cream of mushroom soup
- sour cream
- milk
- Combine
Add cooked noodles and beef mixture into a large bowl.
Stir in the creamy sauce and about 1 cup of the shredded cheese. - Assemble
Pour into a greased baking dish (like the one in your image).
Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. - Bake
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes for that crispy top. - Rest & serve
Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
⭐ Tips
- Add mushrooms or peas for extra flavor
- Swap beef for ground turkey or sausage
- Use cream cheese instead of sour cream for extra richness
If you want, I can help you recreate exactly this version (there are slight variations like adding cream cheese or using different cheeses).