Description
Sour cream beef noodle casserole brings hearty warmth straight to your dinner table with creamy, savory layers that hug your taste buds. Weeknight dinners become pure comfort when this classic casserole comes out of the oven, ready to satisfy your hunger and make everyone at the table smile.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Boil 8 oz egg noodles in salted water for 6-7 minutes until slightly undercooked. Drain noodles and set aside in a colander to prevent further cooking.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and break into small crumbles while cooking for 5-6 minutes.
- Mix in 1 medium chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves with the beef. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until onions turn translucent and soft.
- Grab a mixing bowl and whisk together 1 cup sour cream, 1 can cream of mushroom soup, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper until smooth.
- Fold the cooked beef mixture and drained noodles into the creamy sauce. Stir gently to ensure every noodle gets coated evenly.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Pour the noodle and beef mixture into the dish, spreading it out in an even layer.
- Sprinkle 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole, covering the entire surface.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Slide the casserole into the center rack and bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese melts and edges turn golden brown.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. This helps the dish set and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Slightly undercook the noodles to prevent them from becoming mushy during baking, as they’ll continue to soften in the casserole.
- Drain the browned beef well to keep the dish from becoming too greasy and ensure a rich, concentrated flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, swap egg noodles with gluten-free pasta and use a cream of mushroom soup alternative.
- Add extra depth by mixing in some dried herbs like thyme or parsley into the sour cream sauce before combining with other ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg