1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
4 oz. egg noodles (1 1/2 c.)
1 can tomato soup
1 soup can water
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 c. grated American cheese
3 slices bread, made into crumbs
2 tbsp. butter, melted

Brown beef and onion together and drain fat. Meanwhile, cook noodles in boiling salted water. Combine with meat the soup, water, salt, and pepper. Add cooked noodles and cheese to meat mixture and stir gently to avoid breaking noodles. Pour into greased casserole. Lightly toss bread crumbs with butter and sprinkle on top. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes at 300 degrees.