CREAMY ENCHILADA NOODLE CASSEROLE - SO GOOD!!

Creamy Enchilada Noodle Casserole - So Good!! image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 lb lean ground beef or chuck
1 onion, chopped
1 - 16 oz bag, wide egg noodles
2 can(s) ( 10 ounce) each, red enchilada sauce
1 - 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 can(s) ( 4 ounces) each, diced green chiles
1 - 8 oz shredded, cheddar cheese, divided
1 - 8 oz shredded, monterey jack cheese, divided
1/2 c sour cream
1 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 c frozen ,whole kernel corn, thawed
1 small can, black olives (optional)
1 can(s) rotel, tomatoes and chiles ( optional)
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Cook noodles according to package instructions. In a large skillet, brown ground beef with onions until no longer pink, and onions are soft. Drain and return to skillet.
3. Mix the spices with the ground beef, stirring well to blend.
4. Add the cream cheese and stir till melted and blended well.
5. In a bowl; mix the enchilada sauce, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese, green chiles, sour cream, olives, rotel, and corn. Stir till combined.
6. Pour the mixture with the ground beef,simmer for 3 - 4 minutes.
7. Drain the pasta.
8. Mix the noodles with the ground beef sauce..making sure it is mixed thoroughly.
9. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. It will be full.
10. Sprinkle remaining monterey jack and cheddar cheese on top. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
11. Enjoy!!