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A close-up shot of a golden-brown, bubbly casserole dish, garnished with fresh herbs, ready to be served.

Dolly Parton's Easy 5-Ingredient Casserole

This comforting and easy-to-make casserole features ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, egg noodles, and cheddar cheese. It's a perfect dish for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 2200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup 10.75 oz
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 cup cooked egg noodles about 4 oz dry
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, condensed cream of mushroom soup, and milk. Stir until well combined.
  4. Add the cooked egg noodles to the mixture and gently fold until evenly distributed.
  5. Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread it out evenly.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top of the casserole.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can add a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the ground beef mixture before combining with the soup and milk.