PrintClassic Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole
Make this creamy, cheesy Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole for a satisfying, easy weeknight dinner. This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a hearty, nostalgic dish perfect for family meals.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tsp 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 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the egg noodles in salted boiling water until just al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain the noodles and set them aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until the onion softens.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let this mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, sour cream, cottage cheese, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix gently.
- Spread half of the noodle mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the beef sauce.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining noodle mixture and beef sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese over the top layer.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5–10 minutes before you serve it.
Notes
- This casserole is a great option for meal planning; you can assemble it completely ahead of time and keep it refrigerated for up to one day before baking.
- If you are looking for quick dinner solutions that do not require extensive meal planning, this recipe is a good choice.
- For a richer flavor, you can add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste when you add the tomato sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 90