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Creamy Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole: Easy Weeknight Dinner

A hearty slice of sour cream beef noodle casserole topped with melted, browned cheddar cheese on a white plate.
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Make this classic, comforting Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole for a satisfying family dinner. It combines ground beef, tender egg noodles, and a rich, cheesy sour cream sauce, proving that a delicious meal does not need to take all evening.

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 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or green onion (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles 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 to allow the flavors to combine.
  6. In a large bowl, mix together the cooked noodles, sour cream, cottage cheese, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Spread half of the noodle mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top this layer with half of the beef sauce mixture.
  8. Repeat the layering process with the remaining noodle mixture and the rest of the beef sauce.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top layer.
  10. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly throughout and the cheese is golden brown on top.
  11. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before you serve it. Garnish with parsley or green onion if you wish.

Notes

  • This recipe works well as a make-ahead meal; assemble it completely, cover, and refrigerate for up to one day before baking. Add 10 minutes to the bake time if cooking straight from the refrigerator.
  • For a richer beef flavor, you can add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste when you add the tomato sauce.
  • If you do not have cottage cheese, you can substitute it with an equal amount of ricotta cheese for creaminess.

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