Philly Cheesesteak Casserole

Recipe View Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside in a large bowl. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until softened and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until evenly browned. Drain off any excess grease and transfer the beef and onions to the bowl with the pasta. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Stir in the condensed cream of mushroom soup and milk into the pasta and beef mixture until well combined. Add sliced mushrooms, thyme, 3 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together thoroughly. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. (2 minutes)

Recipe View In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs and melted butter. Stir in the remaining 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crispy, and the casserole is heated through and bubbly. (35 minutes)

Recipe View Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. (10 minutes)