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Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole

Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole for Cozy Family Nights

This Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole is a comforting dish that brings warmth and satisfaction, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Can substitute with shallots.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, or use garlic powder as a substitute.
  • 15 ounces Tomato Sauce Can replace with diced tomatoes.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Replace with fresh herbs if desired.
  • 12 ounces Egg Noodles Gluten-free pasta can be used.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt or a dairy-free alternative.
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Can be replaced with ricotta.
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Feel free to use mozzarella or vegan cheese.
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Brown the lean ground beef and chopped yellow onion in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning, and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente, then drain.
  5. Combine sour cream and cottage cheese in a bowl, then fold in the drained egg noodles and season.
  6. Layer half of the noodle mixture, then half of the meat sauce in the baking dish. Repeat the layers.
  7. Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the top layer of meat sauce.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best results, layer ingredients evenly and taste for seasoning throughout the preparation.

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