Creamy French Onion Ground Beef Casserole with Noodles
This French Onion Ground Beef Casserole is the ultimate comfort food—savory beef, tender noodles, and a creamy sauce baked under a layer of melty cheese and crispy fried onions. An easy, family-friendly weeknight dinner that’s hearty, cozy, and guaranteed to disappear fast!
Servings: 6
Calories: 840kcal
Ingredients
- 1 10-ounce package egg noodles
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20 or 90/10
- 2 10.5-ounce cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 package French Onion soup mix or onion soup mix
- ½ cup Sherry optional
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese cheddar, jack, colby or mozzarella work too
- 2 cups French’s fried onions
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to the package directions, but remove 3 minutes earlier than instructed. Drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess oil.
- Preheat oven to 350° and spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, French onion dip, sherry, Worcestershire sauce and ground beef. Thoroughly mix.
- Add the noodles and toss to combine.
- Pour into the pan and smooth out add the cheese evenly over the pasta. Then top with the fried onions.
- Place a piece of tinfoil over the casserole and place in the oven. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the tinfoil and finish baking until hot and bubbly.
- Serve immediately with a side of egetables or salad if desired!
Notes
- Undercook noodles: Stop just before al dente so they finish in the oven without turning mushy.
- Drain beef: Remove excess fat after browning to keep the casserole rich, not greasy.
- Layer evenly: Spread beef before topping with cheese and onions for perfect bites every time.
- Use fresh cheese: Gruyère melts best, but if using cheddar or mozzarella, shred it yourself for smoother melting.
Nutrition
Calories: 840kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 1895mg | Potassium: 652mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 718IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 350mg | Iron: 3mg