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Beef Noodle Casserole

This comforting Beef Noodle Casserole is a hearty blend of ground beef, egg noodles, and creamy cheese, perfect for a family dinner that evokes warmth and nostalgia.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles and Beef
  • 8 oz 8 large egg noodles
  • 1 lb 1 ground beef (85/15 lean)
  • 1 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves 2 garlic, minced
  • 15 oz 15 canned tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp 1 Italian seasoning
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 1 cup 1 sour cream
  • 4 oz 4 cream cheese, softened
For the Topping
  • 1 cup 1 shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup 1 shredded mozzarella cheese

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet,
  • 9x13 Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Prepare the Noodles
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles until just shy of al dente, about 5-7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Beef and Aromatics
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain excess fat, leaving a little for flavor.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
Make the Creamy Layer
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream and softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Mix the creamy mixture into the cooked and drained noodles until well coated.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Spread half of the creamy noodles in the bottom of the dish. Top with half of the beef mixture. Repeat layers.
  3. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly on top.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden at the edges.

Notes

This casserole is freezer-friendly; store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat with a splash of milk or broth to prevent drying. For variations, add frozen veggies like peas or bell peppers, or swap ground beef for turkey.
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