Hearty Cheesy Beef & Mushroom Noodle Bake

Hearty Cheesy Beef & Mushroom Noodle Bake ingredients

• 1.5 lbs, 80/20 ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 10 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 2 10.5 oz cans cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 16 oz wide egg noodles
• 2 cups, divided shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup (optional) Panko breadcrumbs

How to make Hearty Cheesy Beef & Mushroom Noodle Bake

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the 16 oz wide egg noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
2. While the noodles cook, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the 1.5 lbs ground beef and break it apart with a spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
3. Add the diced medium yellow onion to the skillet with the beef and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in the 3 cloves minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Add the 10 oz sliced cremini mushrooms to the beef mixture and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they have softened and released their liquid. Season the mixture with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp paprika.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained beef and mushroom mixture, the cooked and drained egg noodles, 2 (10.5 oz) cans of cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 1.5 cups of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Stir gently until all ingredients are well combined.
6. Transfer the noodle mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese and the optional 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs evenly over the top for a crispy crust.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling around the edges and the cheese topping is melted and golden brown. If the top browns too quickly, you can loosely cover it with foil.
8. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the casserole to set slightly, making it easier to serve.

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