Ramen Noodle Casserole- The Lazy Girls Kitchen

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce can be lighter and fresher.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still melting well.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is often priced similarly and is gluten-free.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.

In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.

Stir in cream of mushroom soup, soy sauce, black pepper, and salt; mix well.

Add cooked ramen noodles to the skillet; combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

Add chopped green onions, peas, and carrots on top of cheese.

Sprinkle paprika over the casserole for flavor and color.

Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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