Description
This Poor Man Husband Casserole is a budget-friendly, hearty dish with layers of egg noodles, savory ground beef, tomato sauce, and creamy cheese. It’s quick to make, perfect for busy weeknights, and packed with flavor. This comfort food classic is sure to satisfy the whole family with its rich, cheesy goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz egg noodles, cooked according to package directions
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- 2 cans (30 oz) tomato sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz sour cream
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumble and cook the ground beef until browned. Drain the grease.
- Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and sugar. Add the tomato sauce and mix well. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Layer half of the cooked noodles in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the noodles.
- Spoon half of the meat sauce over the cream cheese mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles, cream cheese mixture, and meat sauce.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- This recipe is incredibly versatile! Feel free to swap the beef for ground turkey or chicken, use different types of cheese, or even add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 859 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Cholesterol: 228mg