Description
This Creamy Ramen Noodle Casserole is a comforting and budget-friendly dish that transforms simple pantry staples into a creamy, flavorful bake. Perfect for busy weeknights, it combines ramen noodles with a creamy mushroom sauce, ground beef, and a crunchy topping.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crushed crackers or breadcrumbs (optional topping)
- 1 tbsp butter (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook ramen noodles according to package directions (without the seasoning packets), then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked beef and drained noodles to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- If using, mix crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle on top for a crunchy finish.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to swap cream of mushroom with cream of chicken or cream of celery soup.
- You can add veggies like peas, carrots, or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
