Hearty Noodle Casserole *

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Title: Hearty Noodle Casserole *
Categories: Casseroles, Pasta, Beef
Yield: 12 Servings

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16 oz Noodles; fine
1 1/2 lb Ground beef
1/2 c Onions; chopped
1 cn Cream of mushroom soup
1 cn Cream of chicken soup
3 c Cheddar cheese; cubed
3/4 c Milk
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
1 c Chow mein noodles
1 c Cashew pieces

Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain;
rinse with hot water. Heat oven to 350~F. In a large
skillet, brown ground beef and onion; drain. In a
large bowl, combine soups, cheese, milk, salt, pepper.
Add cooked ground beef and noodles; stir gently. Pour
into 2 ungreased 2 quart casseroles. Cover: bakeat
350~F for 25 to 35 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Uncover; sprinkle with chow mein noodles and cashews.
Bake an additional 10 minutes. Each casserole makes 6
(1 1/3 cup) servings. To freeze casserole, place in
the freezer after the casserole is mixed, before
baking. To prepare, thaw completely; increase baking
time to 45 to 55 minutes. Colby cheese may be used
instead of cheddar cheese. Peanuts may be used instead
of cashews.

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