How to Make Church Supper Hot Dish - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you've ever attended a church supper in the Midwest, chances are you've had the pleasure of devouring a heaping plate of Church Supper Hot Dish. This classic casserole has been a beloved staple at potlucks, picnics, and family gatherings for generations. The dish is known for its comforting combination of ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, vegetables, and a crunchy topping of buttery crackers. It's the ultimate comfort food and always a hit with both kids and adults.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cups sliced peeled potatoes
  • 2 cups finely chopped celery
  • ¾ cup finely chopped carrots
  • ¼ cup finely chopped green pepper
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1 (5 ounce) can chow mein noodles
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In a large saucepan or another skillet, saute the potatoes, celery, carrots, green pepper and onion in butter for 5 minutes. Add water; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add soup and cooked ground beef; mix well.
  • Sprinkle half of the chow mein noodles into a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Spoon meat mixture over noodles. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Top with the cheese and remaining noodles. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes longer or until heated through.