Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole that is sure to become a family favorite. This hearty dish combines tender egg noodles, seasoned ground beef, and a creamy sour cream and cheese mixture, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Egg Noodles:
12 oz wide egg noodles
Ground Beef Mixture:
1 lb ground beef, 1 small onion diced, 2 garlic cloves minced, 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Cheese Mixture:
1 cup sour cream, 1 cup small curd cottage cheese, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
Garnish:
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional), 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the noodles: Cook the egg noodles until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Sauté onions and beef: In a skillet, sauté onions, garlic, and beef until browned. Add tomato sauce and seasonings. Simmer.
- Prepare cheese mixture: Combine sour cream, cottage cheese, and half of the cheddar.
- Assemble: Toss cooked noodles with cheese mixture. Layer noodles, beef, and cheese in a baking dish.
- Bake: Top with remaining cheese and bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, try ricotta instead of cottage cheese.
- Enhance with chopped spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
