Beef Noodle Casserole Recipe

Pantry Cooking with this Ground Beef Casserole

You probably already have all of the ingredients for this ground beef casserole in your kitchen. That’s another thing I love about it – I can easily whip it together when the kitchen and pantry are running on their bare minimum, as beef, noodles, and cheese are something we almost always have on stock. This recipe is a bit of a cross between a cheeseburger casserole and a thick, cheesy spaghetti sauce casserole, which is why I think my kids love it so much.

Can Beef Noodle Casserole be Made Ahead

If I know I have a busy night the next day, I might even make this Beef Noodle Casserole in advance. It can be left covered in the fridge for a day or so before baking so I just prepare everything the night before, put it in the pan, and leave it in the fridge until it’s time to bake. Since the casserole is starting out cold, you will need to increase baking time.

Pay it Forward with Ground Beef Casserole with Noodles

That also makes this an ideal casserole to give to others, whether it’s a new mother, someone going through a challenging time, etc. I often take this Beef Noodle Casserole to my friends who have recently become mothers or whom I know could otherwise use some support. I just prepare everything and hand it over in the baking dish, with a note on cooking times.

Can Easy Beef and Noodles Be Frozen

I love when I can make a recipe, double it and get 2 meals from it. This is great when I can find ground beef, or ground pork, on sale. I will double the recipe and make one easy beef and noodles for dinner and put the other in a disposable casserole pan and freeze it. First I cover the dish in plastic wrap, then cover it with aluminum foil. The casserole will stay good in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Whether you’re looking for an easy casserole recipe to add to your family weeknight rotation or comfort food to gift, you will love this easy egg noodle casserole!