---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05
 
      Title: Hearty Noodle Casserole *
 Categories: Casseroles, Pasta, Beef
      Yield: 12 Servings
 
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     16 oz Noodles; fine
  1-1/2 lb Ground beef
    1/2 c  Onions; chopped
      1 cn Cream of mushroom soup
      1 cn Cream of chicken soup
      3 c  Cheddar cheese; cubed
    3/4 c  Milk
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/4 ts Pepper
      1 c  Chow mein noodles
      1 c  Cashew pieces
 
  Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain;
  rinse with hot water. Heat oven to 350°F. In a large
  skillet, brown ground beef and onion; drain. In a
  large bowl, combine soups, cheese, milk, salt, pepper.
  Add cooked ground beef and noodles; stir gently. Pour
  into 2 ungreased 2 quart casseroles. Cover: bakeat
  350°F for 25 to 35 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  Uncover; sprinkle with chow mein noodles and cashews.
  Bake an additional 10 minutes. Each casserole makes 6
  (1-1/3 cup) servings. To freeze casserole, place in
  the freezer after the casserole is mixed, before
  baking. To prepare, thaw completely; increase baking
  time to 45 to 55 minutes. Colby cheese may be used
  instead of cheddar cheese. Peanuts may be used instead
  of cashews.
 
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