Ground Beef and Egg Noodle Casserole – Easy Hamburger Noodle Casserole

A fast meal alternative to the traditional spaghetti, ground beef and egg noodle casserole is an easy recipe to make.

Ground beef casseroles always get eaten in my house as my kids are big fans of pretty much any meal with hamburger. Happy kids equals happy Momma.

What to make with ground beef and cream of mushroom soup?

That’s easy. Toss together this ground beef and egg noodle casserole with just a handful of ingredients. This creamy casserole is a hit any night of the week.

Casserole cooking is one of the easiest and most economical ways to feed a large family. Plus, there’s just something homey about a warm, cheesy, creamy casserole. That’s why I’m always looking for new casserole ideas, particularly with ground beef.

Ground Beef and Egg Noodle Casserole

The day I whipped up this easy hamburger egg noodle casserole, my 5-year-old nephew happened to be over. He “happens” to be over all the time since all the cousins live next door to each other, all 10 of them. It’s a great way of life, just saying.

Anyways, my nephew tore into this creamy ground beef casserole, and then asked for more. Score one for Aunt Barbara. Mom’s love this ground beef noodle casserole too because it’s such an easy dinner.

Creamy Hamburger Noodle Casserole

What’s the secret to a creamy hamburger noodle casserole, or actually any type of creamy casserole?

After you later your ingredients such as egg noodles, hamburger, cheese, etc. in the baking dish, beat 2 eggs with 1/4 cup milk and pour it over the top. This creates a creamy, custard layer that binds everything together.

I discovered this trick in my newest cookbook called Casserole Treasury that I found in the coolest bookstore in Paris, Shakespeare and Company. Want to know more about my trip to Paris, check out How to Spend 4 Days in Paris.

Ingredient List for Easy Hamburger Noodle Casserole

• Ground Beef
• Vegetable Oil (optional)
• Onions
• Butter
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• Dried Thyme (or fresh)
• Egg Noodles, cooked
• Cream of Mushroom Soup
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
• Milk
• Eggs

How to Make Hamburger and Noodle Casserole

Step By Step Instructions

1. Heat butter in a large skillet, and cook diced onions until softened. Remove to a bowl.
2. Add vegetable oil (optional) and brown hamburger leaving it in larger chunks. Season with salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and cooked onions. Drain excess grease if needed.
3. Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
4. Layer half of the cooked egg noodles, followed by half the cooked ground beef mixture and half of the can of cream of mushroom soup. Repeat the layers.
5. Beat eggs with milk, and pour over top the entire casserole.
6. Top with shredded cheese.
7. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Storage Instructions

Let leftovers cool. Transfer to an airtight container, and store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Rewarm leftovers in the microwave.

For the full instructions and ingredient amounts for what to make with ground beef and cream of mushroom soup, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

Recipe FAQs

• If desired, omit onions, or add dried minced onions or onion powder to the ground beef while it’s browning.
• Par cook the egg noodles a couple minutes under package instructions so that they don’t get mushy while cooking in the oven.
• Leave the ground beef in larger chunks while browning.
• Cream of celery, cream of onion or cream of bacon could be subbed in for cream of mushroom soup, if desired.
• Substitute in your favorite type of cheese for cheddar, if desired.
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Recipe Variations

• Use ground chicken or ground turkey.
• Change up the cheeses. Mozzarella cheese or Monterey Jack cheese would be tasty.
• Go for an Italian spin by adding tomato paste, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and/or Italian seasonings.
• For a taco vibe, add a packet of taco seasoning with the beef. Top with sour cream.
• Add in your favorite cooked veggie such as corn, carrots, green beans or peas.
• Use a different type of pasta such as elbow macaroni.
• Make it creamy by adding in cream cheese, cottage cheese or ricotta cheese.

Recipes with Egg Noodles

• Ground Beef and Noodles Bake
• 5 Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole 
• Chicken Ole Casserole
• Mom’s Tuna Casserole
• Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole with Potato Chips
• Chicken Crunch Casserole
• Hamburger and Noodles

What goes with hamburger noodle casserole?

Are you trying to figure out what should you serve with hamburger casserole?

I recommend serving up a simple side salad or green vegetable such as creamed peas, steamed asparagus or cucumber salad. 

If your family doesn’t dig green vegetables, then go with a simple side such as applesauce, fruit salad or deviled eggs.

Recipes with Ground Beef (not tacos or spaghetti)

French Onion Joes

Cheeseburger Quiche

Pizza Casserole With Ground Beef Recipe

What meals can be made from ground beef for dinner?

• Hamburger Noodle Casserole
• Sloppy Joe (or French Onion Joe)
• Sliders
• Stromboli
• Baked ziti
• Goulash
• Spaghetti
• Tacos or enchiladas
• Taco Soup or Chili
• Hamburger Vegetable Soup
• Hamburger Gravy
• Meatballs
• Meatloaf