Description
Creamy, cheesy Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole brings hearty Midwestern warmth to dinner tables. Savory ground beef, tender noodles, and rich sour cream sauce promise pure comfort in every comforting, satisfying bite you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
Noodles and Base:
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter (1 tablespoon regular, 1 tablespoon melted)
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of salted water and bring to a rolling boil, ensuring enough space for the noodles to move freely during cooking.
- Submerge the egg noodles into the boiling water, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, and cook until they reach a tender yet firm texture, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Drain the noodles in a colander, gently rinsing with cool water to halt the cooking process and prevent clumping.
- Heat a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature and add ground beef, breaking it down into small, uniform crumbles using a wooden spatula.
- Cook the beef until it transforms from pink to a rich, brown color and releases its natural juices, ensuring no pink remnants remain.
- Reduce the skillet’s heat and incorporate finely diced onions, sautéing until they become translucent and release a fragrant aroma.
- Sprinkle garlic powder and season with salt and pepper, stirring thoroughly to distribute the seasonings evenly throughout the meat mixture.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, and beef broth until smooth and well-integrated.
- Combine the cooked noodles with the seasoned beef, then gently fold in the creamy sauce, ensuring each strand is generously coated.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese across the top, covering the entire surface for a golden, melted finish.
- Place the casserole in a preheated oven and bake until the cheese becomes bubbly and slightly golden, typically 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the dish to set before serving.
Notes
- Opt for wider egg noodles to create a heartier base that absorbs the creamy sauce beautifully.
- Slightly undercook noodles during initial boiling since they’ll continue cooking in the casserole, preventing mushy texture.
- Rinse noodles with cold water after boiling to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking together.
- Pat noodles dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a rich and creamy final dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg