Description
This French Onion Casserole is creamy, savory, and packed with rich onion flavor. With tender egg noodles, seasoned ground beef, and a golden crunchy topping, it’s a quick and comforting meal perfect for busy nights. Using a jar of French onion dip gives it a unique tang with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces dried egg noodles
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cans (10.75 oz each) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 jar (15 oz) Lay’s French Onion Dip
- 1/2 cup French’s fried onions
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Ingredient Tip: Lay’s French Onion Dip is found in the refrigerated section near chips. Add sautéed mushrooms or Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor.
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook noodles: Boil egg noodles according to package directions until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- Cook beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess grease.
- Mix filling: Add cream of mushroom soup and French onion dip to the skillet. Stir to combine. Fold in cooked noodles gently.
- Assemble casserole: Transfer mixture to prepared dish. Sprinkle fried onions evenly on top.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, until heated through and topping is golden.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Pair with a green salad or steamed veggies for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or 325°F oven until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Meat Casseroles
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: french onion casserole, beef casserole, egg noodle casserole