Beefy Sour Cream Noodle Bake
Make this Beefy Sour Cream Noodle Bake for an easy comfort food dinner with layers of creamy noodles, beef, and melted cheese.
Servings: 10 servings
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- large pot
- colander
- large skillet
- mixing bowl (large and medium)
Ingredients
- 8 ounce wide egg noodles
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- ½ green pepper seeded and chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cans tomato sauce (8 oz. each)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
- 1 package cream cheese (8 oz.), softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 3-4 green onions chopped
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese (6 oz.), shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain.8 ounce wide egg noodles
- Meanwhile, brown and crumble the ground beef with green pepper and garlic until beef is no longer pink. Drain.1½ pounds lean ground beef, ½ green pepper, 2-3 cloves garlic
- Add the tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.3 cans tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, salt and pepper
- Add the drained noodles to the meat sauce and mix well.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese and cream cheese until smooth.1 cup small-curd cottage cheese, 1 package cream cheese
- Add sour cream and green onions. Mix well.¼ cup sour cream, 3-4 green onions
- Layer half of the noodle mixture into the prepared dish.
- Top with all of the cream cheese mixture, spreading evenly.
- Add the remaining noodle mixture.
- Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.1½ cups cheddar cheese
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Keep tightly sealed to prevent drying out
♨️ REHEATING
- Microwave individual portions until heated through
- Oven - cover with foil and heat at 350°F until warm
- Skillet - reheat gently over medium-low heat
- Air fryer - not recommended
❄️ FREEZING
- Freeze before baking for best results
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking
- Not ideal after baking due to texture changes
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Cook noodles al dente
- Soften cream cheese fully before mixing
- Drain beef well to avoid excess grease
- Let the casserole rest before serving
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS
- None
♻️ LEFTOVERS
- Turn into a baked pasta bowl for lunch
- Serve wrapped in tortillas for a fun twist
📝 NOTES
- You can substitute ricotta for cottage cheese if preferred
- Add extra cheese on top for a richer finish
Nutrition
Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1267mg | Potassium: 991mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1494IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 4mg
