Dad'S Special

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Dad'S Special is a hearty baked noodle casserole with savory ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, and melted sharp Cheddar, perfect for comforting family dinners.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • dash of pepper
  • 2 cups cooked and drained noodles
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef; drain excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion; cook until tender.
  3. Stir in condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, thyme, and pepper.
  4. In a 1 1/2-quart casserole, layer half of the cooked noodles, meat mixture, and cheese.
  5. Repeat layers with remaining noodles and meat mixture.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
  7. Top with the remaining shredded Cheddar cheese and continue baking until melted.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

479 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.1g 30% DV
Total Fat 21.6g 28% DV
Carbs 58.1g 21% DV
Fiber 5.1g 18% DV
Sugar 13.5g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10225mg 100% DV
Potassium 413.8mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 46mg 15% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 206.8mcg 23% DV
Vitamin C 65mg 72% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 412.8mg 32% DV
Iron 7.7mg 43% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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