Description
This Beef and Sour Cream Noodle Bake is a comforting and hearty dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. Layers of tender egg noodles, savory beef sauce, creamy sour cream, and gooey cheddar cheese come together to create a delicious casserole that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For the Topping:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the noodles: Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté onions and beef: In a large skillet, sauté the onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic, then the ground beef, and cook until browned.
- Prepare the meat sauce: Stir in tomato sauce, salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine sour cream and cottage cheese: In a bowl, mix sour cream and cottage cheese. Toss with cooked noodles.
- Layer the bake: In the baking dish, layer half of the noodle mixture, meat sauce, and cheddar cheese. Repeat the layers.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly. Let rest before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use ricotta instead of cottage cheese.
- This dish can be assembled ahead and refrigerated, adding 10 minutes to the baking time if chilled. Leftovers freeze well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
