Description
Easy Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender egg noodles, juicy ground beef, and a creamy sauce topped with melted cheese. This quick-to-make dish evokes nostalgia and is perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends. With its delightful flavors and inviting aroma, it’s sure to become a family favorite, bringing warmth and happiness to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup (low-sodium)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Break it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper with the beef; cook for an additional minute.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream and cream of mushroom soup until smooth. Fold in the noodles and beef mixture.
- Layer half of the noodle mixture in a greased baking dish, sprinkle half of the cheese on top, add the remaining noodle mixture, and finish with another layer of cheese.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider sautéing some vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms with the ground beef. You can also substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.