Cheesy noodle bake
02.27.2013 
Dan and I used to make a version of this dish years ago. We have often remembered it fondly, but for some reason we haven't replicated it until now. How silly! Our original version contained jalapeno peppers and I recall them adding the perfect zing. This version was made sans jalapenos in order to not burn the mouths of our young ones. I have found myself many times over the past few days crouched down in front of the open fridge, fork in hand, sneaking just "one more" teeny bite. It's a keeper. We will not be waiting another seven years to make it again!
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
In a large saucepan, cook a 12-oz. package of egg noodles in boiling water according to package directions. Drain and rinse.
Place the following in a medium skillet:
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 pound ground beef
Salt and pepper, to taste
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the meat is no longer pink and the onions are soft.
Remove from the heat.
Layer the prepared baking dish as follows:
Ground beef-onion mixture
Half of the cooked egg noodles
14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes
8-oz. package cream cheese, cut into 10 slices (omit this if you wish to slim down the dish)
8 oz. frozen corn kernels
Remaining egg noodles
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
Enjoy!
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Reader Comments (6)
I'm so excited to make this! Tyler will just love this! He's fanatic about casseroles!
Yummy! This dish looks amazing. An great answer to what to do with the package of egg noodles in the pantry!
Being empty nesters now (it will happen to you sooner than you think) we don't have to worry about spicy foods. When you did add the jalapenos did you cook them with the beef and onions or add them raw? How many did you use? Thanks.
Ed
Hi Ed! I can't remember what I did to the jalapenos, if anything, before adding them. Years of brain fog due to lack of sleep has clouded my memories a bit. :) If I had to guess, I'd say maybe I added them to the ground beef-onion mixture. If you end up adding them, let me know how it turns out!
Megan
ps. I'm definitely not looking forward to being an empty nester, but I cannot fathom the spice that will be flying around my kitchen!
I would add some extra liquid, It was a little dry, but it was very good. I'll make it again.
OH THAT IS GOOOOOD! I'm about to eat up that photo up there! This is definitely our kinda dinner!! I make versions of this all the time.