A few simple ingredients and about 1 hour of your time can make this delicious, comforting casserole. Serve it with a side salad and your favorite vegetable.
10 oz. egg noodles
1 lb. lean ground beef
2 cans (10.75 oz. each) cream of mushroom soup
15 oz. jar Lay's French Onion dip
1 c. French's Fried Onions
milk, for a creamier version, if desired
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan/dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Cook egg noodles in a large pot of well salted water, according to package directions, about 8-10 minutes; drain.
Cook and crumble ground beef in a large skillet, over medium-high heat, until no longer pink; drain/discard grease; add soup and French onion dip to skillet; stir. Gently fold in egg noodles to mixture. Add a little milk, if desired for a creamier dish. Pour mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle fried onions evenly over top.
Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Serve hot.
6 servings.