Description
This comforting Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole combines tender egg noodles with savory ground beef and onions, all enriched in a creamy mixture of sour cream and cream of mushroom soup. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and baked to golden perfection, it’s an easy, hearty meal perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the casserole.
- Cook the noodles: Boil egg noodles according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Brown the beef and onion: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion together until the beef is fully browned and the onions are translucent. Drain any excess fat.
- Combine the creamy mixture: Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the cooked beef and onion mixture until well blended.
- Mix in noodles: Add the cooked egg noodles to the beef mixture and stir thoroughly to ensure noodles are evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
- Assemble casserole: Transfer the combined mixture into a greased baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden on top.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat sour cream and cheese.
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of celery or cream of chicken soup for flavor variation.
- Adding some frozen peas or diced bell peppers can add color and nutrition.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking for easier serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: beef casserole, sour cream casserole, baked noodle casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, creamy beef noodles
