Special Casserole

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion 
(or 1 tsp onion powder)
1 tin celery soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. thyme
2 cups cooked noodles
21/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese. 

Brown ground beef and onions together in frying pan. Stir in soup, milk and seasonings,
In bottom of a greased 6 cup casserole dish
place 1/2 of the noodles
Place 1/2 of the meat mixture and 1 cup of the cheese. 
Repeat with second layer and ending up with a layer of noodles on the top.
Bake at 350 F. covered for 25 minutes sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese on top and cook uncovered for last 10 minutes. 
Serves 4