🌟 Grandma’s Classic Hot Dish Casserole Recipe 🌟

Hot Dish Recipe

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Description

My grandma has been serving up this comforting Hot Dish since before I could even say “yumm”! 🍲 It’s a delightful, wallet-friendly casserole that’s incredibly simple to whip up, and oh-so-tasty. It’s a perfect blend of ground beef, veggies, and pasta, all baked to perfection.

Recipe Category

One Dish Meal

Keywords

🥩 Meat, 🧒 Kid Friendly, 🥘 Potluck, 🌙 Weeknight, 🍳 Oven, 👩‍🍳 Beginner Cook, ⏲️ < 4 Hours, 🍲 Easy, 💰 Inexpensive

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/4 red onion, diced
• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 can tomato soup

Variations

• Cheese or crushed potato chips for topping
• Extra onion
• Cut green beans or peas
• Option: 1 can tomato paste + 1 can tomato sauce + milk & sugar to taste

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 464.3
• Total Fat: 18.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
• Cholesterol: 77.1mg
• Sodium: 755mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 47.9g
  • Fiber: 4.7g
  • Sugar: 9.6g
• Protein: 28.5g

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients:

   • In a skillet, fry the ground beef, celery, and red onion until the veggies are soft.
     • 🕒 About 10 minutes.

2. Cook the Pasta:

   • Meanwhile, cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions.

3. Combine Ingredients:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef mixture, cooked pasta, frozen corn, tomato soup, and tomato sauce.
   • Mix everything thoroughly.

4. Bake:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Scoop the mixture into a casserole dish.
   • Cover the dish with foil.
   • Bake for 1 hour.

5. Serve:

   • Once baked, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
   • Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors!

Tips:

• For an extra cheesy kick, sprinkle some grated cheese on top before baking.
• Looking for a crunch? Top with crushed potato chips for a crispy texture.
• Get creative with your veggies! Add in more onions, green beans, or peas for a flavorful twist.
• If you prefer a homemade tomato sauce, mix 1 can of tomato paste with 1 can of tomato sauce, then adjust the sweetness with milk and sugar to your liking.

Note:

• This Hot Dish is perfect for potlucks, weeknight dinners, or whenever you’re craving a hearty and comforting meal. 🌟
• Remember, the variations are endless, so feel free to customize it to your heart’s content! 💃

Enjoy the nostalgia of this classic Hot Dish recipe, passed down through generations, and create new memories around the dinner table! 🍽️✨