Description
This Poor Man’s Husband Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. Layers of creamy cheese, flavorful meat sauce, and tender egg noodles come together in this budget-friendly casserole.
Ingredients
Egg Noodles:
12 ounces
Ground Beef:
1 pound
Onion, diced:
1 small
Garlic, minced:
2 cloves
Tomato Sauce:
1 can (15 ounces)
Diced Tomatoes, drained:
1 can (14.5 ounces)
Italian Seasoning:
1 teaspoon
Salt:
1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Cream Cheese, softened:
8 ounces
Sour Cream:
1 cup
Cheddar Cheese, shredded:
2 cups
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the noodles: Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic: In a skillet, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until softened.
- Cook the beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Layer the casserole: In a greased baking dish, layer noodles, cream cheese mixture, and meat sauce. Repeat the layers and top with cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Rest and serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add a layer of spinach or zucchini slices for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
