Sour Cream Noodle Bake – ready in under 30 minutes! Egg noodles, ground beef, tomato sauce, onion, garlic, cottage cheese, sour cream and cheddar cheese. Comfort food at its best! Everyone loves this easy casserole! Can make ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze for later. YUM!
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Easy Ground Beef & Egg Noodle Casserole
This Sour Cream Noodle Bake is the epitome of comforting, homestyle goodness. Tender egg noodles layered with a rich and savory meat sauce, all blanketed in a creamy combination of cottage cheese and sour cream. The flavors dance in harmony, creating a dish that’s pure comfort on a plate. Chicken Legs especially loved this. He has requested it again next week. I thought it tasted like a cross between lasagna and the Spasagna I made a while back. Either way, we both really enjoyed this! It has definitely earned a spot in our dinner rotation.
How to Make Sour Cream Noodle Bake
This beef casserole is super easy to make with only a few ingredients. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta to the pot and cook according to the package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess grease. Add black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and tomato sauce to the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix together the cooked pasta with cottage cheese and sour cream. Spread the noodles in a baking dish. Top the pasta layer with the meat sauce. Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole. Bake in a preheated oven until bubbly and the cheese is melted. Garnish with parsley and green onions.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- You can substitute sausage, ground turkey or ground chicken for the ground beef.
- I use egg noodles for the pasta in this dish. You can substitute elbow macaroni.
- Feel free to add your favorite veggies to the meat sauce:
- onion
- bell peppers
- mushrooms
- You can substitute marinara sauce for the tomato sauce for extra flavor.
- What can I substitute for cottage cheese? This dish is wonderful with small curd cottage cheese. I urge you to try it. If you just can’t do it, you can try substituting ricotta cheese.
- Can use any cheese you prefer – Mexican cheese blend, Italian cheese blend, Pepper Jack, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack.
- Add a dash of red pepper flakes for a kick!
- Can I make Sour Cream Noodle Bake in advance? Yes! Assemble the casserole, cover the dish with plastic wrap, and store in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Can I freeze Sour Cream Noodle Casserole? Yes! Assemble the casserole and cover the pan with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Store in the freezer for up to four months.
- To bake the casserole after freezing, thaw completely and bake as directed below.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
What to Serve with Beef Noodle Casserole
This Sour Cream Noodle Bake is a weeknight favorite at our house. It is so simple and tastes great! When it comes to what to serve alongside with this hamburger casserole, the possibilities are endless!
- For a complete dinner experience, consider a side of garlic bread or warm dinner rolls to soak up any remaining sauce and enhance the overall taste.
- A simple garden salad with fresh greens and a tangy vinaigrette adds a refreshing and crisp contrast to the creamy and savory flavors of the bake.
- For a more substantial option, steamed or roasted vegetables, like broccoli or green beans, provide both color and nutrition to the meal.
Whether you choose a lighter or heartier side, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite! Looking for more side dish ideas? Here are some popular recipes from the website:
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Sour Cream Noodle Bake
Yield: 4 people
Sour Cream Noodle Bake – ready in under 30 minutes! Egg noodles, hamburger, tomato sauce, cottage cheese, sour cream and cheddar cheese. Comfort food at its best! Everyone loves this easy casserole! Can make ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze for later. YUM!
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Preheat oven to 350ºF.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta to the pot and cook according to the package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess grease. Add black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and tomato sauce to the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes.
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In a large bowl, mix together cottage cheese, sour cream, and cooked noodles.
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Lightly spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread noodle mixture in bottom of pan. Top noodles with meat sauce. Sprinkle cheese on top of casserole.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly.
You can assemble the casserole and freeze for later. To bake the casserole after freezing, thaw completely and bake as directed below.
You can substitute ground turkey for the ground beef.
Feel free to add onion and bell pepper to the meat sauce.
This dish is wonderful with cottage cheese. I urge you to try it. If you just can’t do it, you can try substituting ricotta cheese.
Can use any cheese you prefer – Mexican cheese blend, Italian cheese blend, Pepper Jack, Monterey Jack, Colby.
Steph
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