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A close-up of a spoonful of Church Potluck Hot Dish with Chow Mein Noodles taken from a black square baking dish.

Church Potluck Hot Dish

Chef Jenn
Church Potluck Hot Dish is a creamy, hearty casserole made with ground beef, tender potatoes, vegetables, and crunchy chow mein noodles. A classic comfort food perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 359 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup diced celery small dice
  • 1 cup diced carrots small dice
  • ½ cup diced green pepper small dice
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • ½ cup water
  • 21.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup or 2 cans (10 ¾ ounces), undiluted
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4-5 ounces chow mein noodles divided
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Brown the ground beef in a skillet, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
  • Add the celery, carrots, green pepper, and onion. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, garlic powder, onion powder, and water until smooth. Add the sliced potatoes and mix until coated.
  • Spread half of the chow mein noodles in the baking dish. Top with the beef and potato mixture and spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes
  • Remove foil, top with remaining noodles, and bake uncovered for 10 minutes. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Slice the potatoes evenly so they cook through without leaving firm spots. A mandoline makes this easy.
  • Drain the beef well to keep the casserole from becoming greasy.
  • Shred your own cheese for better melting and flavor.
  • If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last few minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 786mgPotassium: 621mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2907IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 3mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

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