Crunchy Chow Mein Noodle Hotdish
Crunchy Chow Mein Noodle Hotdish blends tender ground beef and onions with a creamy, savory sauce, cooked rice, and toasty slivered almonds for comforting richness. Baked with a generous layer of crisp chow mein noodles, it delivers a pleasing contrast of textures. Serve it as a cozy weeknight dinner or bring it to potlucks where hearty, nostalgic casseroles shine.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crunchy Chow Mein Noodle Hotdish, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Set a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground beef in the hot skillet for 5 minutes. Add the onion and celery; continue cooking and stirring until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the condensed soup, cooked rice, almonds, water, and soy sauce until evenly mixed. Stir in the beef mixture. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the top with chow mein noodles.
- 4
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 746.2 kcal High 37%
- Protein 32.47 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 74.69 g 27%
- Total Fat 34.77 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 10.76 g High 54%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 85.71 mg High 29%
- Sodium 1228.41 mg High 53%
- Dietary Fiber 3.42 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 2.78 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 83.38 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 4.21 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 223.91 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 75.29 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 0.87 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crunchy Chow Mein Noodle Hotdish is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Chow Mein Noodles, Cooking Spray, and Cream of Chicken Soup. Each serving provides about 746.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crunchy Chow Mein Noodle Hotdish made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Chow Mein Noodles, Cooking Spray, Cream of Chicken Soup, Ground Beef. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crunchy Chow Mein Noodle Hotdish?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 746.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crunchy Chow Mein Noodle Hotdish easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Crunchy Chow Mein Noodle Hotdish healthy?
- Crunchy Chow Mein Noodle Hotdish has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 746.2 calories and 32.47 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1228.41 mg (53% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.76 g (54% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Onions, 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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