Amish Country Comfort Dish (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 onion, chopped
03 - 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
04 - 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
05 - 1 cup sour cream
06 - 1 package (16 oz) egg noodles, cooked and drained
07 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
09 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
11 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
12 - 1/2 cup crushed potato chips or breadcrumbs

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat and stir in the chopped onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
03 - In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
04 - Add the cooked beef and onion mixture to the soup mixture. Stir in the cooked egg noodles and frozen peas (if using). Mix until everything is well combined.
05 - Fold in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed throughout the casserole.
06 - Pour the casserole mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
07 - Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and a layer of crushed potato chips or breadcrumbs.
08 - Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
09 - Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before serving.