Description
This comforting Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole blends tender ground beef with creamy sour cream and mushroom soup, combined with egg noodles and topped with melted cheddar cheese. Baked to bubbly perfection, it’s an easy, hearty meal perfect for weeknight dinners that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Noodles
- 8 ounces egg noodles
Sauces and Cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook the noodles: Boil the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain them thoroughly.
- 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 onions are softened.
- Add seasoning and sauces: Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper with the beef and onion mixture until everything is well combined.
- Combine noodles and beef mixture: Fold the cooked and drained egg noodles into the beef mixture, stirring carefully to ensure even distribution.
- Prepare to bake: Transfer the combined mixture to a baking dish, leveling it out, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake the casserole: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly around the edges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce to the beef mixture.
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of celery or cream of chicken for variety.
- Use sharp cheddar cheese for a more pronounced cheesy taste.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: beef casserole, sour cream casserole, chicken noodle substitute, ground beef recipe, easy family dinner, creamy beef casserole
