Description
Poor Man’s Husband Casserole is budget-friendly comfort food—hearty, creamy, and incredibly satisfying, made with simple pantry staples in one cozy bake.
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
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1½ 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 everything is well 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, garnish if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Prep time: 15 minutes; Cook time: 30 minutes; Total time: 45 minutes; Serves: 6–8
- For gluten-free option, use gluten-free egg noodles and gluten-free cream soups
- To lighten this dish, substitute part of the beef with ground turkey and use low-fat milk and cheese
- Leftovers refrigerate well for 3–4 days; reheat in the microwave or oven
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: Approximately 500 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 6 g
- Sodium: Approximately 800 mg
- Fat: Approximately 28 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40 g
- Fiber: Approximately 2 g
- Protein: Approximately 28 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 110 mg
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