🧀🍝 Cozy & Cheesy Beef Noodle Casserole – A Comforting Family Favorite You’ll Crave! ❤️🔥
Hearty beef, tender noodles, and a creamy tomato-cheese sauce baked to bubbling perfection!
📝 Ingredients (US Measuring Cups):
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, diced (about ¾ cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups egg noodles (uncooked)
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup sour cream
½ cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
👩🍳 Directions:
Step 1: Cook the Noodles
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add egg noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
Drain and set aside.
Step 2: Brown the Beef
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add ground beef and cook until browned.
Add diced onion and garlic, cook for 3–4 minutes until soft.
Step 3: Create the Sauce
Stir in tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Simmer on low for 5 minutes.
In a separate bowl, mix sour cream and cream cheese until smooth.
Step 4: Assemble the Casserole
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, layer half of the cooked noodles.
Spread half the sour cream mixture over noodles.
Top with half the beef mixture.
Repeat layers with remaining noodles, sour cream mix, and beef.
Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly on top.
Step 5: Bake to Perfection
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving if desired.
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 mins
🔥 Cook Time: 30 mins
📊 Kcal: ~350 kcal per serving
💡 Tips:
Add diced bell peppers or mushrooms for extra veggies.
Use rotini or penne if you don’t have egg noodles.
Perfect for make-ahead dinners – refrigerates and reheats well!
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