Autumn Casserole Recipe

Cozy up with this comforting Autumn Harvest Casserole! Inspired by an old family recipe from a local farmer's wife, this dish is bursting with fall flavors. Tender noodles, savory ground beef, sweet corn, and a creamy tomato base, all topped with melted cheese – it's the perfect hearty meal for chilly evenings.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 794.6 kcal
Protein 76g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Autumn Casserole

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Dry Mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cream Style Corn
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar tomato sauce
  • Tomato Soup
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

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How to Make Autumn Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook 1 pound of elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 1 green bell pepper, chopped. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  5. Stir in 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
  6. Add 1 (15 ounce) can of whole kernel corn (drained), 1 (24 ounce) jar of tomato sauce, 1 (10.75 ounce) can of condensed cream of mushroom soup, and the cooked noodles. Stir to combine.
  7. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  8. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  9. Bake for 45 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

88 g

Sugar

57g

Fat

74g

Carbs

23g

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