Description
Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole is a creamy, comforting dish that combines tender ground beef, rich sour cream, and egg noodles topped with gooey cheese—perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 jar (24 oz) pasta sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onions to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a bowl, combine cooked noodles with sour cream and mix until coated.
- Fold in the beef mixture and transfer everything to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously on top. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For extra nutrition, add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. - Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option. - Make ahead by assembling the casserole and refrigerating it before baking.