Ramen Noodle Casserole

Sandy in Texas's Note:

This is an easy casserole and very quick to make. This recipe can easily be increased for a last minute get together. Add a salad and you have a great dinner.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb ground chuck
• 1 medium onion, Diced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 3 (3 ounce) packages beef-flavor ramen noodles
• 3 cups water
• Velveeta cheese

Directions:

1. Brown Hamburger and onion, then add flavoring packets from ramen noodles and simmer for about 4 minutes.
2. Add the water and the tomatoes and bring to a boil.
3. Then add ramen noodles and cook for about 4 minutes more.
4. Pour into a casserole dish (I always SPAM it first) and cover with sliced Velveeta cheese.
5. Bake for 15 minutes at 350° or until cheese is melted.

Reviews

[ChrissyVas80]

Read some of the other reviews and was a tad nervous to use all 3 packets of ramen seasonings (I used all of the packets anyway and didn't find it to be too "salty"). I used ground turkey as that is what I have been buying lately to help cut back on fatty foods and I think I had a little more than what was called for in this recipe. We didn't have just diced tomatoes, but had diced tomaotes with diced green chilies. As a personal choice I added a dash of cumin, and garlic powder. We skipped putting it into the oven as my hubby doesn't eat cheese and I'm not a velveeta fan, instead I just sprinkled a little extra sharp cheddar cheese on my serving. This turned out terrific! My husband loved it and actually ate the leftovers for dinner tonight instead of asking what was for dinner and making a face when I replied leftovers. This needs more stars! This is a keeper!!!

[Chef #616666]

Excellent. I used Rotel instead of tomatoes, this added saltiness to the recipe so I would suggest reducing a packet of seasonings. Plus only used 2 cups of water which then intensifies the saltiness as well.

[shawndradavis_11320931]

I made this tonight but I used cooked, shredded chicken and chicken flavored ramen instead of the beef. It was good but I think next time I will mix some of the Velveeta into the casserole instead of just on top. I found myself trying to mix the melted pieces of velveeta into the noodles on my plate. I just think it would be better mixed in. I also think this is a great base recipe to really add different ingredients to make it different each time. I think you could add a can of cream of chicken or different veggies like mushrooms or green peppers or even corn. All in all it was good and I will make it again. My 3 year old liked it too.