Description
A hearty and comforting dish, Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole features tender egg noodles layered with savory ground beef, tangy sour cream, cottage cheese, and melty cheddar, all baked to perfection for a cozy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened.
- Stir in tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
- In a separate bowl, mix together sour cream and cottage cheese.
- Cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and toss with butter.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half the noodles, half the sour cream mixture, and half the beef mixture. Repeat the layers.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add vegetables like mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for extra protein.
- Try different cheeses like mozzarella or Monterey Jack.
- Cook noodles al dente to avoid mushiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
