Description
Sour cream noodle bake is the epitome of comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. This delightful casserole combines tender egg noodles with savory ground chuck, enveloped in a creamy mixture of sour cream and cottage cheese, all topped with melted cheddar. The result is a rich, satisfying dish that will quickly become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 lb. ground chuck
- 8 oz. egg noodles
- 1/2 c. sour cream
- 1 1/4 c. small curd cottage cheese
- 1 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground chuck until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Stir in tomato sauce, salt, and pepper; let simmer.
- Cook egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream and cottage cheese; season with pepper.
- Mix creamy mixture into drained noodles along with sliced green onions.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the noodle mixture, half of the meat sauce, and half of the cheddar cheese; repeat layers.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg