Old Time Hot Dish Recipe

This nostalgic casserole recipe, straight from a county homemakers' cookbook, delivers a comforting and inexpensive meal the whole family will love! Featuring tender, small-ring macaroni, savory meat, and a buttery cracker crumb topping, this easy hot dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or potluck. Get ready for a taste of home-cooked goodness!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 606.1 kcal
Protein 67g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Old Time Hot Dish

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How to Make Old Time Hot Dish

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat; drain off excess grease.
  3. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 celery stalks, chopped, to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in 2 cups cooked small ring macaroni, 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Pour mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  6. Combine 1 cup crushed buttery crackers and 1/4 cup melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
  7. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

57 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

41g

Carbs

21g