Spanish Noodle Casserole

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 4

Authentic Spanish Noodle Casserole that is perfect for an easy family dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

794

Sugar

Fat

49g

Spanish Noodle Casserole is a popular comfort food that is often served as a hearty family dinner. Made with wide egg noodles, ground chuck, and longhorn cheese, it is a delicious one-dish meal that is easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights. The mix of tomatoes and green chilies provides a unique flavor that is both spicy and savory, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. The casserole can be served with a side salad to balance out the meal. This recipe yields approximately 6-8 servings.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2.	Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
3.	Brown the ground chuck in a large skillet over medium heat, then drain any excess fat.
4.	Add the onion, chili powder, whole tomatoes, and green chilies to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have blended, about 5 minutes.
5.	Layer the prepared egg noodles on the bottom of the greased baking dish. Pour the beef and vegetable mixture on top of the noodles.
6.	Sprinkle the grated cheese and canned corn on top of the casserole.
7.	Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

This casserole is a one-dish meal that is easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights.
It is a crowd-pleaser that the whole family will enjoy.

The recipe can be customized to your preference by adjusting the chili powder and green chilies to your desired level of heat.

CONS

This casserole is high in calories and fat due to the use of ground chuck and longhorn cheese.

While the casserole can be made using leaner beef and reduced-fat cheese, it may impact the overall taste and texture of the dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this casserole is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet in moderation.
The tomatoes and green chilies in the recipe provide a serving of vegetables.

	1 package wide egg noodles
	1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
	1/2 medium Spanish onion , chopped
	1 tablespoon red chili powder ( to taste )
	1 can whole tomatoes
	1 can chopped green chilies ( to taste )
	1 lb longhorn cheese , grated
	1 can corn , drained