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The Ultimate Creamy Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole: Rich, Cheesy, and Ready in Under an Hour

A baked sour cream beef noodle casserole in a white dish, showing a scoop removed to reveal layers of noodles, ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese.
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This recipe delivers a rich, cheesy, and comforting Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole. It combines savory ground beef, tender egg noodles, and a tangy sour cream sauce, making it a perfect, easy family-friendly weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces wide egg noodles
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles until they are just al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain the noodles and set them aside.
  3. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it is fully browned. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
  4. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the beef. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until the onion softens.
  5. Stir in the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let this mixture simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the cooked egg noodles, sour cream, cottage cheese, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix gently until everything is incorporated.
  7. Spread half of the noodle mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top this layer with half of the seasoned beef sauce.
  8. Repeat the layering process: add the remaining noodle mixture, followed by the remaining beef sauce.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese over the top layer.
  10. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly throughout and the cheese topping is golden brown.
  11. Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5–10 minutes before you serve it.

Notes

  • You can prepare this casserole completely, cover it, and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. Add about 10–15 minutes to the baking time if cooking directly from the refrigerator.
  • For a richer sauce flavor, you can add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste when you add the tomato sauce.
  • If you do not have cottage cheese, you can substitute it with ricotta cheese for a similar creamy texture.

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