Cheddar Chowder Casserole

📜 Collection: General Archive | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Entrees A hearty and savory ground beef casserole featuring rice or noodles in a creamy double-soup base with corn and vegetables, all baked under a crunchy chow mein noodle topping. Despite the name, this recipe does not contain cheddar cheese.

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Prep Time	Cook Time	Inactive / Chill Time	Yield / Servings
15 mins	50 mins	None	10 servings

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🔪 Key Equipment

• Large skillet
• Dutch oven
• 9x13 inch casserole dish

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Ingredients

Measurements	Ingredients	Prep / Notes
2 Pounds	Ground Meat	lean
1	Chopped Onion	chopped
1 Clove	Garlic	minced
1	Green Pepper	chopped
1 can	Pimentos	drained
To taste	Salt & Pepper	to taste
1 Can	Cream of Chicken Soup	10.5 oz
1 Can	Cream of Mushroom Soup	10.5 oz
1 Tall Can	Whole Kernel Corn	approx. 15 oz, drained
3 Cups	Rice or Noodles	cooked
1 Cup	Sour Cream	standard
1 Can	Chow Mein Noodles	for topping

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Instructions

Step 1: Prep and Brown

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a large casserole dish.
2. In a large skillet, brown the 2 pounds ground meat, 1 chopped onion, 1 clove garlic, and 1 green pepper. Drain any excess fat until the meat is fully browned and aromatic.

Step 2: Mix the Casserole

3. Stir in the salt, pepper, and drained 1 can pimentos.
4. Add the 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1 can cream of mushroom soup, drained 1 tall can whole kernel corn, cooked 3 cups rice or noodles, and 1 cup sour cream. Mix well until thoroughly combined.

Step 3: Bake and Serve

5. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
6. Sprinkle the 1 can chow mein noodles evenly over the top of the casserole.
7. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until hot, bubbly, and the noodles on top are golden brown and fragrant.

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💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store sealed in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days; assemble ahead of time and add crunchy noodles just before baking.

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