Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole Recipe
This comforting Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole combines tender ground beef simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce with creamy sour cream and cottage cheese, layered with egg noodles and topped with melted cheddar cheese. Baked to bubbly perfection, it’s an easy, hearty meal perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Sauce
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Pasta and Dairy
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray to prevent sticking during baking.
- Cook Beef and Sauce: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute to enhance flavor.
- Prepare Sauce: Stir in the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning into the beef mixture. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook Noodles: While the sauce simmers, cook the egg noodles according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Combine Dairy Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream and cottage cheese. Add the cooked egg noodles, seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Layer the Casserole: Spread half of the egg noodle mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the meat sauce. Repeat the layers with the remaining egg noodles and meat sauce.
- Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese has melted, about 30 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for 10 minutes after baking. This helps it set and makes it easier to serve. Enjoy your hearty Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole!
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat.
- For a twist, try substituting Italian seasoning with your favorite herbs like oregano or basil.
- Cottage cheese adds creaminess – don’t skip it for best texture.
- You can prepare the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate before baking; just extend baking time slightly if baking from cold.
- Letting the casserole rest after baking improves slicing and serving.
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