Pennsylvania Dutch Beef and Noodle Bake
This comforting casserole layers seasoned ground beef in a tangy tomato base with creamy soup-coated egg noodles, all blanketed in melty American cheese for a rich, homestyle finish. Pennsylvania Dutch Beef and Noodle Bake is hearty and nostalgic, perfect for cool evenings or an easy Sunday supper when you want something warm and satisfying.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pennsylvania Dutch Beef and Noodle Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 6
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain and return them to the pan, then stir in the cream of chicken soup until the noodles are coated.
- 3
Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the grease, then stir in the tomato soup, brown sugar, pepper, and salt. Spread half of the beef in the bottom of a greased 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. Lay 5 slices of cheese over the beef. Add half of the noodles on top, then repeat the layers, finishing with cheese on top.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, until the cheese is browned and the sauce is bubbly.
- Calories 638.4 kcal High 32%
- Protein 27.92 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 59.42 g 22%
- Total Fat 31.34 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 13.7 g High 69%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 158.01 mg High 53%
- Sodium 1016.39 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 2.51 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 14.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 202.16 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 3.17 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 461.62 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 99.38 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 2.7 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Pennsylvania Dutch Beef and Noodle Bake is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include American Cheese, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Condensed Tomato Soup. Each serving provides about 638.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pennsylvania Dutch Beef and Noodle Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are American Cheese, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Condensed Tomato Soup, Cream of Chicken Soup. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pennsylvania Dutch Beef and Noodle Bake?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 638.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pennsylvania Dutch Beef and Noodle Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pennsylvania Dutch Beef and Noodle Bake healthy?
- Pennsylvania Dutch Beef and Noodle Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 638.4 calories and 27.92 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1016.39 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.7 g (69% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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