Ground Beef and Corn Casserole

Casseroles are the perfect option for meal prepping because they’re simple to put together and reheat! That’s why this easy ground beef and corn noodle casserole is perfect for make ahead cooking.meal in a bag and then the ground beef and noodles topped with melted cheese Simply mix up the casserole ingredients and pop everything in the freezer until you’re ready to start cooking. After that, all you have to do is heat up the casserole in the oven to enjoy this saucy casserole made with ground beef and corn.

This pasta casserole is super family friendly. We also have Meatloaf Muffins, Cheeseburger Pie, and Spaghetti Pie if you’re looking for more kid approved dinners.large spoon is stirring ground beef and noodles in a red pot

Ground Beef and Corn Noodle Casserole Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds ground beef, browned
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 12 ounce can kernel corn, drained
  • 20 to 24 ounce can condensed tomato soup
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups noodles
  • 1 ¼ cups grated cheddar cheese

Assembly Instructions:

  1. Allow the ground beef to cool completely, then combine it with the onion, corn, tomato soup, ketchup, salt and pepper in a large resealable freezer bag. Remove excess air from the bag and seal to close.
  2. In a separate medium bag, add the dry pasta noodles. Seal the bag to close.
  3. In another medium bag, add the grated cheese, and seal to close.
  4. Staple the two medium bags to the large bag above the seal.
  5. Place the casserole ingredients in the freezer until you’re ready to start cooking.

bag with ground beef and corn stapled to a bag with noodles and a bag with shredded cheese

Cooking instructions:

  1. Transfer the casserole ingredients to the refrigerator to thaw overnight.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
  4. Drain the water from the pasta and combine it with the contents of the large freezer bag in a casserole dish.
  5. Top with the shredded cheese.
  6. Cover the pan and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted.

ground beef noodle bake topped with cheese

How Do I Store Ground Beef Noodle Casserole?

This delicious casserole is the perfect one-pan meal! But since it’s so hearty, you’ll probably have some left when dinner is over.

Simply transfer the extras to an airtight container or cover the dish with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator. You can keep the casserole refrigerated for up to four days.

The ground beef casserole can be reheated in the oven at 350 degrees or in the microwave.bowl of ground beef and noodles covered in cheese

What to Serve with Ground Beef and Corn Casserole?

This amazing dish has everything you need for a delicious dinner all baked in one dish. But if you want to round out your meal with a few extra side dishes, there are a variety of great ways to take your dinner to the next level.noodles and ground beef topped with melted cheese

Try serving your beef noodle casserole with some of these other recipes:

Ground Beef and Corn Noodle Casserole
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Servings: 8
Calories: 518 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs. ground beef browned and cooled
  • 2 cups onion chopped
  • 12 oz. kernel corn drained
  • 20 oz. condensed tomato soup
  • 1 Tbsp. ketchup
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups noodles uncooked
  • 1 ¼ cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
Assembly Instructions:
  1. Combine the ground beef with the onion, corn, tomato soup, ketchup, salt and pepper in a large resealable freezer bag. Remove excess air from the bag and seal to close.

  2. In a separate medium bag, add the dry pasta noodles. Seal the bag to close.
  3. In another medium bag, add the grated cheese, and seal to close.
  4. Staple the two medium bags to the large bag above the seal.
  5. Freeze.

Cooking instructions:
  1. Thaw.

  2. Preheat the oven to 350°.

  3. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.

  4. Drain the water from the pasta and combine it with the contents of the large freezer bag in a casserole dish.
  5. Top with the shredded cheese.
  6. Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted.