Description
This creamy Amish Sunday Savior Casserole is the ultimate comfort food made with elbow macaroni, ground beef, cheddar cheese, and a rich mushroom sauce. Perfect for Sunday dinner or a weeknight meal, this hearty casserole is easy to prepare, family-friendly, and freezer-ready. Try this traditional Amish-style recipe today!
Ingredients
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, cook ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in half the cheddar cheese.
5. Add the macaroni and beef mixture to the bowl. Gently mix to combine.
6. Pour everything into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish.
7. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle paprika if using.
8. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
9. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
10. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a spicier twist, add crushed red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños to the meat mixture.
Swap ground beef with ground turkey or sausage for a flavor variation.
Add canned or cooked vegetables (like peas or corn) for added nutrition and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: amish casserole, sunday casserole, beef macaroni bake