Reunion Casserole
This is a noodle casserole just like Mom used to make! Its down-home taste has great appeal at a family gathering or as a dish to pass. It's also easy to prepare and can be assembled ahead of time. No leftovers here!
—Bernice Morris
Marshfield, Missouri
SERVINGS
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8-10
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CATEGORY
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Main Dish
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METHOD
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Baked
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PREP |
15 min. |
COOK
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45 min.
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TOTAL
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60 min.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound bulk hot sausage
- 1 cup large onion, chopped
- 2 cups (8 ounces each) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/3 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces wide noodles, cooked and drained
DIRECTIONS
In a large Dutch oven, cook the beef, sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in 1 cup cheese, green pepper, corn, soup, tomato sauce, olives, garlic, salt and noodles.
Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer. Yield: 8-10 servings.