Description
Poor Man’s Husband Casserole is a 1-pan, easy, budget-friendly, delicious comfort dish that makes weeknight dinners quick and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups uncooked egg noodles
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook egg noodles according to package directions until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, salt, black pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- Add cooked noodles and stir until fully combined.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use lean ground beef and reduced-fat cheese.
- Leftovers refrigerate well and reheat nicely for quick lunches.
- To make ahead, assemble the casserole, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking; increase bake time by about 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 to 1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
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