Directions
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a medium-sized baking dish with butter or nonstick spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
2. Cook the Noodles:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the ramen noodles (discard the seasoning packets). Cook just until tender, about 2–3 minutes, then drain and set aside. Be careful not to overcook — the noodles will continue cooking in the oven.
3. Brown the Beef:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, about 6–8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drain any excess grease to keep the casserole from becoming too heavy.
4. Mix It All Together:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ramen noodles, beef mixture, crumbled bacon, cream soup, milk, and half of the shredded cheese. Stir well until everything is evenly coated in the creamy sauce. This mixture will be rich, cheesy, and full of savory goodness.
