Description
Try this delicious Poor Man’s Husband Casserole—a cheesy, hearty dish perfect for busy weeknights. Easy to make and full of comforting flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces egg noodles (or gluten-free noodles for a gluten-free option)
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 2 cans (30 ounces tomato sauce)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the Noodles: Boil the egg noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, then drain any excess fat.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the minced garlic, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: In a separate bowl, blend the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Layer the Casserole: In the prepared baking dish, layer half of the cooked egg noodles, followed by half of the cream cheese mixture, and then half of the beef mixture. Repeat the layers.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the casserole with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the oven and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Protein: 28g
- Carbs: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 8g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sodium: 850mg
- Potassium: 450mg
- Calcium: 200mg
- Iron: 2.5mg
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
Keywords: Casserole, Ground Beef