Description
Amish Country Casserole is a heartwarming dish rooted in Pennsylvania Dutch traditions. Featuring layers of soft egg noodles, juicy chicken, a creamy sauce, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping, this recipe captures the charm of Amish cooking. It’s perfect for cozy family gatherings or satisfying comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 12 oz wide egg noodles
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 sweet onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp parsley
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs (for topping)
- 1 tbsp butter (for greasing the dish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Using the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Add diced vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and celery (optional) to the skillet, cooking until slightly softened.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned beef, sautéed vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, and milk. Mix thoroughly.
- Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions, then drain and gently fold them into the beef mixture.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter and spread the casserole mixture evenly.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh breadcrumbs for a crunchy topping.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until the casserole is golden, bubbly, and the vegetables are tender.
- Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix smoked paprika or Dijon mustard into the sauce.
- Swap breadcrumbs for crushed almonds or gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
- Add seasonal vegetables like squash in the fall or zucchini in the summer for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg