Pork Casserole
📜 Collection: Burcea Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Entrees A comforting, slow-baked pork casserole featuring tender browned pork, noodles, and mushrooms in a savory tomato-cheese sauce. Perfect for a cozy, effortless family dinner.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mins | 2 hours | None | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Skillet
- Large pot
- Casserole dish
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 lbs | Pork | lean, cut into small pieces, rolled in flour and browned |
| 1 package (8 oz) | Noodles | cooked for 20 minutes |
| 1 | Green Pepper | chopped |
| 2 medium | Onions | chopped |
| 1/2 lb | American Cheese | shredded or cubed |
| 1 cup | Tomato Soup | canned |
| 1 cup | Water | |
| 1 cup | Mushrooms | sliced |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep & Brown
- Cook 1 package (8 oz) noodles in boiling water for 20 minutes until tender, then drain.
- Cut 2 lbs lean pork into small pieces, roll them in flour, and brown in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown on all sides.
- Chop 1 green pepper and 2 medium onions.
Step 2: Assemble & Bake
- In a large casserole dish, combine the browned 2 lbs lean pork, cooked 1 package (8 oz) noodles, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 2 medium onions, 1/2 lb American cheese, 1 cup tomato soup, 1 cup water, and 1 cup mushrooms.
- Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Cover and bake slowly at 300°F (150°C) for 2 hours until the pork is fork-tender and the casserole is bubbling and hot throughout.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This casserole can be assembled a day ahead, covered, and refrigerated. Increase baking time by 15 minutes if baking straight from the refrigerator.
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