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Sour cream beef noodle casserole in a glass baking dish, showing creamy egg noodles, melted cheddar cheese, and seasoned ground beef.

Easy Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole

This Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole is creamy, comforting, and filled with tender egg noodles, seasoned ground beef, and melty cheese. It is one of those cozy family dinners my daughter and I love making together, simple enough for weeknights and special enough to remember.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef noodle casserole, comfort food casserole, creamy noodle bake, easy family dinner, Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 1 9×13-inch baking dish Lightly grease to prevent sticking
  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 12 oz egg noodles
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Small curd works best
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley Optional garnish

Instructions

  • Boil in salted water until just tender, then drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the ground beef until browned and crumbly. Drain excess grease.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer gently.
  • In a bowl, gently mix the sour cream and cottage cheese.
  • Spread half of the egg noodles into the baking dish, followed by half of the creamy mixture and half of the beef sauce. Repeat the layers, then sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 40 minutes until hot and bubbly.
  • Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, use ground turkey instead of beef.
  • This casserole can be assembled up to one day ahead and baked when needed.
  • Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • This recipe is perfect for teaching kids how to layer, mix, and taste responsibly.

Nutrition

Serving: 380g | Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 3mg