Description
Comfort meets nostalgia in this heartwarming Amish Sunday Savior Casserole, blending generations of farm-fresh ingredients into one irresistible dish. Hearty layers of creamy texture and rich flavors will transport you straight to a welcoming Midwestern kitchen, promising pure culinary satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups cooked egg noodles
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles while incorporating chopped onions until meat is fully cooked and onions are translucent.
- Fold in carrots, celery, and frozen peas, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften and release their aromatic flavors.
- Introduce cooked egg noodles into the skillet, gently mixing with the meat and vegetable medley.
- Pour cream of mushroom soup and milk into the skillet, stirring thoroughly to create a creamy, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate half the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until the cheese melts completely and blends seamlessly with the mixture.
- Transfer the entire skillet contents to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly to ensure uniform distribution.
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese across the top, creating a golden, appetizing surface.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, watching for a bubbling, golden-brown cheese topping.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes, enabling the casserole to set and flavors to meld.
- Serve hot, optionally accompanied by a crisp salad or warm crusty bread for a complete, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a healthier, leaner protein option that reduces saturated fat intake.
- Replace cream of mushroom soup with homemade cream sauce using Greek yogurt and vegetable broth to control sodium and eliminate processed ingredients.
- Consider gluten-free egg noodles or zucchini noodles for those with wheat sensitivities or following low-carb diets.
- Add extra vegetables like spinach or bell peppers to boost nutritional value and create a more colorful, nutrient-dense casserole.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 399 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg