Description
A comforting casserole featuring layers of beef, creamy noodles, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/4 cups cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Cooking spray or butter (for greasing the dish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and set it aside.
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it’s no longer pink. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until soft and fragrant—about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the Sauce: Stir in the tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes so the flavors can deepen. This step fills your kitchen with the warm, savory aroma that signals comfort is on its way.
- Boil the Noodles: While the beef simmers, cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Mix the Creamy Layer: In a large bowl, combine sour cream, cottage cheese, and chopped green onions. Fold in the cooked noodles until they’re well-coated in the creamy mixture.
- Assemble the Casserole: Spoon half of the creamy noodle mixture into your prepared baking dish. Top with half of the beef mixture, then sprinkle with a layer of shredded cheddar. Repeat the layers one more time—noodles, beef, then the rest of the cheese.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. The edges should be golden and crisp, just the way we love it.
- Rest and Serve: Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. It gives the layers time to settle and makes it easier to scoop out a perfect portion.
Notes
- This casserole is perfect for leftovers.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables such as bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg