Smart Choice Creamy Beef Noodle Casserole Recipes

CREAMY BEEF NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In large, deep skillet, cook beef, onion and pepper til done.
• Drain grease.
• Add Manwich, soup, brown sugar and mushrooms, mix well.
• Heat til bubbly, stir in 1 cup of the cheese.
• Gently fold in noodles WELL.
• Pour into lightly greased 4 qt casserole, pan or crock pot.
• Sprinkle top with cheese.
• Turn crockpot on low, cover and “bake” for about an hour til heated through.
• Or bake, covered, in 350• oven for about 35-40 minutes.
• This makes 1 large pan, or 2 (13x9) pans.
• *Canmake half a batch.

CREAMY GROUND BEEF NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch baking dish or 2 1/2 to 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook pasta until al dente, about 11 minutes; drain, and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, garlic salt and pepper; cover and simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• In large bowl, mix sour cream, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup of the green onions; stir in cooked pasta.
• Spoon half of the pasta mixture into baking dish. Top with half of the beef mixture and 3/4 cup of the Cheddar cheese. Repeat with pasta mixture, beef mixture and remaining 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Top with remaining 1/4 cup green onions, and serve.

BEEF AND NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Saute onion and pepper until tender. Stir in the beef, Worcestershire sauce, noodles and soups. , Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish; top with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until heated through.

BEEFY NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*F Cook noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside. In a large deep skillet, cook ground beef and onion until ground beef is cooked through and onions are translucent. Remove from heat. Add corn, cream of chicken soup and sour cream. Mix well. Add salt, black pepper and paprika. Mix well. Add noodles and cheese and mix well. If your skillet is oven safe then leave it in your skillet. If not, then transfer to a 9x13 casserole dish. In a small bowl combine crushed crackers and butter. Sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake for 20 minutes until top is golden brown. Serve immediately.

SKINNY BEEF AND NOODLE LAYERED CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 2-quart casserole or square baking dish; set aside. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef until browned. Drain off fat. Stir tomato sauce, basil, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, beat together yogurt and cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in milk and onion. In prepared casserole or baking dish, layer half of the noodles (about 2 cups), half of the meat mixture (about 1 1/2 cups), half of the cream cheese mixture (about 1 cup), and all of the spinach. Top with the remaining meat mixture and noodles. Cover and chill remaining cream cheese mixture until needed.
• Cover casserole or baking dish with lightly greased foil. Bake about 45 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; spread with remaining cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
• Make-Ahead Directions: Prepare as directed without baking. Cover with lightly greased foil and chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Bake, covered, in a 350°F oven for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; spread with remaining cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.