Description
Sour Cream Noodle Bake is a rich and comforting casserole made with tender egg noodles, seasoned ground beef, a creamy sour cream and cottage cheese mixture, and plenty of melted cheddar cheese baked to bubbly perfection. This hearty, family-friendly dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Simmer for about 5 minutes to blend flavors. Remove from heat.
- In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, cottage cheese, and sliced green onions. Mix until well blended.
- Add cooked noodles to the sour cream mixture and stir gently until evenly coated.
- Spread half of the noodle mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the meat sauce. Repeat layers, ending with the remaining meat sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving to allow layers to set.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the meat sauce.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for a lighter option.
- Add sautéed vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Ricotta cheese can replace cottage cheese for a smoother texture.
- Do not overbake to prevent the casserole from drying out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 8 servings)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
