Description
Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This creamy and cheesy dish features layers of tender egg noodles, seasoned ground beef, and a tangy sour cream mixture that creates a satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the beef with onions for about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute before mixing in tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente; drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine sour cream and cottage cheese until smooth. Fold in cooked noodles and season.
- Layer half of the noodle mixture in the baking dish, followed by half of the meat sauce. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
- Top with grated cheddar cheese and bake for about 30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (about 200g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating veggies such as spinach or bell peppers. Let the casserole rest for about 10 minutes before serving to set layers.