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Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole: Easy Family Dinner Recipe

A hearty slice of sour cream beef noodle casserole topped with melted cheddar cheese, served on a white plate.
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Make this creamy, cheesy sour cream beef noodle casserole for a hearty, comforting meal. It uses simple ingredients and is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces wide egg noodles
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or green onion (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the egg noodles in salted boiling water until just al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain the noodles and set them aside.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the ground beef until it is browned. Drain any excess fat.
  4. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until the onion softens.
  5. Stir in the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let this mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, sour cream, cottage cheese, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Mix gently.
  7. Spread half of the noodle mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top this layer with half of the beef sauce.
  8. Repeat the layers with the remaining noodle mixture and the remaining beef sauce.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese over the top layer.
  10. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
  11. Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5–10 minutes before you serve it. Garnish with parsley or green onion if you choose.

Notes

  • You can prepare this dish ahead of time. Assemble the casserole completely, cover it, and refrigerate for up to one day before baking. Add about 10 minutes to the total bake time if cooking straight from the refrigerator.
  • If you prefer a richer sauce, add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste when you add the tomato sauce.
  • This recipe works well with ricotta cheese if you do not have cottage cheese available.

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