Poor Man's Husband Casserole
A hearty, budget-friendly comfort food casserole layered with tender egg noodles, creamy cheese filling, rich beef sauce, and melty cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- 12 oz wide egg noodles
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 30 oz tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- to taste salt and black pepper
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- as needed nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the egg noodles in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cooked egg noodles evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the noodles.
- Pour the meat sauce over the cream layer and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version. Add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.