Description
This classic ground beef noodle casserole is the definition of comfort food. Made with tender egg noodles, savory ground beef, a rich tomato sauce, and a creamy cheese layer, it’s an easy family dinner that warms the heart and fills the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook egg noodles until al dente and drain.
- Brown ground beef with diced onion in a skillet.
- Add garlic and seasonings.
- Stir in tomato sauce and diced tomatoes.
- Mix sour cream and cream cheese until smooth.
- Combine noodles, beef mixture, and cream mixture.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving. You can add vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg