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Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole: Creamy, Cheesy Family Favorite

A hearty slice of sour cream beef noodle casserole topped with melted, browned cheddar cheese.
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Make this classic, hearty Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole for a comforting weeknight dinner. It features savory ground beef, tender egg noodles, and a rich, tangy sour cream sauce topped with melted cheddar cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz wide egg noodles
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
  • 2 tbsp 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. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it is browned. Drain any excess fat.
  4. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. 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 shredded 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 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top layer.
  10. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
  11. Allow the casserole to rest for 5–10 minutes before you cut and serve it. Garnish with parsley or green onion if you wish.

Notes

  • You can prepare this casserole ahead of time; cover and refrigerate it for up to one day before baking. Add 5–10 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • For a richer flavor in the sauce, add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste when you add the tomato sauce.
  • This recipe works well with ricotta cheese if you prefer to substitute it for the cottage cheese.

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