creamy enchilada noodle casserole - so good!!

Name: Creamy Enchilada Noodle Casserole - So Good!!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound(s) lean ground beef or chuck; 1 - onion, chopped; 1 - 16 ounce(s) bag, wide egg noodles; 2 can(s) ( 10 ounce) each, red enchilada sauce; 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) chili powder; 1 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper; 2 can(s) ( 4 ounces) each, diced green chiles; 1 - 8 ounce(s) shredded, cheddar cheese, divided; 1 - 8 ounce(s) shredded, monterey jack cheese, divided; 1/2 cup(s) sour cream; 1 - 8 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened; 1 1/2 cup(s) frozen ,whole kernel corn, thawed; 1 small can, black olives (optional); 1 can(s) rotel, tomatoes and chiles ( optional); - salt and pepper to taste

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Jan 10, 2013

No story, just another delicious Casserole.. Creamy and spicy..goes great with a crusty piece of bread and tossed salad. Smaller crowd? Just cut the recipe in half. This is great to take for a potluck meal.. Enjoy!! My pictures.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 55 Min

method Bake

yield 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef or chuck
1 - onion, chopped
1 - 16 ounces bag, wide egg noodles
2 cans ( 10 ounce) each, red enchilada sauce
1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cans ( 4 ounces) each, diced green chiles
1 - 8 ounces shredded, cheddar cheese, divided
1 - 8 ounces shredded, monterey jack cheese, divided
1/2 cup sour cream
1 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups frozen ,whole kernel corn, thawed
1 small can, black olives (optional)
1 can rotel, tomatoes and chiles ( optional)
- salt and pepper to taste

How To Make creamy enchilada noodle casserole - so good!!

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Cook noodles according to package instructions. In a large skillet, brown ground beef with onions until no longer pink, and onions are soft. Drain and return to skillet.
Step 3

Mix the spices with the ground beef, stirring well to blend.
Step 4

Add the cream cheese and stir till melted and blended well.
Step 5

In a bowl; mix the enchilada sauce, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese, green chiles, sour cream, olives, rotel, and corn. Stir till combined.
Step 6

Pour the mixture with the ground beef,simmer for 3 - 4 minutes.
Step 7

Drain the pasta.
Step 8

Mix the noodles with the ground beef sauce..making sure it is mixed thoroughly.
Step 9

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. It will be full.
Step 10

Sprinkle remaining monterey jack and cheddar cheese on top. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
Step 11

Enjoy!!
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