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Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
6 strips bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 packs beef-flavored ramen noodles (seasoning packets reserved)
1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt & pepper to taste
Extra bacon for toppings
Instructions
1. Cook the noodles:
Boil ramen noodles for 2 minutes (just until slightly softened, not fully cooked). Drain and set aside. Discard 2 of the seasoning packets, keep 1.
2. Cook the beef & bacon:
In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Drain grease. Stir in 1 reserved ramen seasoning packet, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
3. Make the creamy base:
In a large bowl, combine cheddar soup, cream cheese, sour cream, half the cheddar cheese, mozzarella and a little salt & pepper. Mix until smooth.
4. Assemble the casserole:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a greased 9×13 baking dish, mix noodles, beef mixture, bacon, and creamy sauce. Spread evenly.
5. Top & bake:
Sprinkle with remaining cheddar.
Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
6. Serve:
Garnish with bacon pieces. Serve warm!
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