This oven baked 4-ingredient Amish celery noodle casserole is the kind of thrifty, dependable supper that feels right at home on a busy weeknight or at a family gathering. It leans into simple pantry staples and humble produce, letting dry egg noodles, diced celery, cream soup, and broth bake together into a soft, creamy casserole with old-fashioned comfort in every bite.
Serve this casserole with a crisp green salad, buttered green beans, sliced tomatoes, or warm dinner rolls to round out the meal. If you want to make it a little heartier, it also pairs nicely with baked ham, roast chicken, or simple sausage on the side, while applesauce or pickles can add a nice sweet-tangy contrast to the creamy noodles.
Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Amish Celery Noodle Casserole
Servings: 6
Ingredients
12 ounces medium egg noodles, dry
2 cups celery stalks, diced
2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup, about 10.5 ounces each
3 cups chicken broth
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a medium ceramic baking pan.
2. Spread the dry medium egg noodles evenly in the prepared baking pan.
3. Scatter the diced raw celery evenly over the dry noodles.
4. In a bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup and chicken broth until smooth.
5. Pour the soup mixture evenly over the noodles and celery, pressing lightly so most of the noodles are moistened.
6. Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover, stir gently, then bake 10 to 15 minutes more, or until the noodles are tender and the casserole is hot and creamy.
Variations & Tips
For extra flavor: Add a pinch of black pepper, a little onion powder, or a spoonful of butter before baking if you want a richer, more seasoned casserole.
For picky eaters: Dice the celery very small so it softens right into the casserole and blends into the creamy noodles more easily.
Soup swap: Cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup works well here too, especially if you want a meatless version or a slightly deeper savory flavor.
Baking tip: Check the casserole at the 40-minute mark and add a splash of extra broth if the noodles still look dry around the edges before finishing uncovered.
Make it a meal: Stir in cooked shredded chicken, diced ham, or browned sausage after mixing the soup and broth if you want to stretch this casserole into a heartier main dish.