Description
Whip up this Poor Man Husband Casserole when comfort calls and your budget needs a break. Hearty layers of ground beef, noodles, and cheese come together in one simple skillet for a satisfying dinner that feeds the whole family without breaking the bank.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (16 oz) package egg noodles
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy and Sauce:
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasonings and Toppings:
- ½ cup diced onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Sizzle 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until completely browned, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Carefully drain any excess fat from the beef, then return meat to the skillet.
- Boil 16 oz egg noodles for exactly 7 minutes until perfectly tender, then drain completely.
- Whisk together 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup sour cream, ½ cup milk, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Fold the cooked beef and noodles into your creamy sauce, ensuring every strand gets deliciously coated.
- Transfer the entire mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Shower 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Melt 2 tbsp butter in a small pan, then thoroughly mix with ½ cup breadcrumbs.
- Distribute the buttery breadcrumb mixture uniformly over the cheese layer.
- Slide the casserole into the oven and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the surface turns golden and edges bubble enthusiastically.
- After removing from the oven, allow the casserole to rest and settle for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a lighter dish.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular egg noodles with gluten-free noodles and use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- When mixing soup and dairy ingredients, whisk thoroughly to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth, creamy texture.
- To add extra flavor, consider mixing in sautéed onions or mushrooms with the ground beef before combining with other ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 32-38 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 533 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg