Hamburger Noodle Casserole

Hamburger Noodle Casserole

This is my Dad's favorite and I love it too. It's one of those yummy comfort foods. I don't think there's actual a recipe, but my Mom has made it for years. The following is as close to a recipe as I can get. It's one of those that you can kind of just throw in whatever you like.

1 lb. ground meat (I use turkey.)

1/2 onion, chopped

2 c. uncooked macaroni (gluten-free works great)

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1/2 of milk or soy milk, may need a little more

grated cheese, about a 1/2 c. in the casserole and 1/2 c. on top (more is ok)

opt. - frozen peas or other vegetables, mushrooms, jalapenos etc.

seasonings to taste - garlic, cayenne, black pepper. You won't need salt because of the soup.

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray casserole dish.

2. Brown meat and onion in a skillet, drain excess grease

3. Cook macaroni according to package directions, but for about half the amount of time. Drain well. They will finish cooking in the oven.

4. In large bowl (or I do it in the casserole dish) combine the noodles, soup, milk and cheese. Add extra milk, if needed, until it's creamy and a little soupy.

5. Add all desired seasoning and vegetables and meat mixture.

6. Cover with foil and bake about 30 minutes.

7. Remove foil add more cheese on top and continue cooking another 10-15 minutes.

Serves 4 -6