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Delicious Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole topped with melted cheese, perfect for family dinners.
Alyssa

Irresistible Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole: A Family Favorite

Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole is a comforting dish that combines lean ground beef, creamy sour cream, and cheddar cheese, all layered with egg noodles and baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/2 yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 8 oz egg noodles
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and onion until browned, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning, simmer for 5 minutes, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
  4. Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions in salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream and cottage cheese. Add cooked egg noodles and season with salt and pepper, stirring until combined.
  6. Spread half of the egg noodle mixture into the baking dish. Top with half of the meat sauce. Repeat with remaining egg noodles and meat sauce.
  7. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top. Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
  8. Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
  • This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.