FAVORITE HAMBURGER NOODLE BAKE

Favorite Hamburger Noodle Bake image

This is an old family favorite I made when my boys were growing up. There were never any leftovers.-Patricia Teller, Lewiston, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

5 cups uncooked egg noodles
2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup chili sauce
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions until al dente; drain. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the noodles, soup, cheese, water and chili sauce. Transfer to 2 greased 8-in. square baking dishes., Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over casseroles. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casserole with foil; bake as directed, increasing covered time to 45-50 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 794mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.