Sour Cream Noodle Bake
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Course
Main Course, Others
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Cuisine
American
Sour Cream Noodle Bake
Description
Sour Cream Noodle Bake combines ground beef cooked in tomato sauce and seasoned with salt and pepper with al dente egg noodles mixed into a creamy mixture of sour cream and cottage cheese. Green onions add a fresh bite to the noodles. The layers alternate between noodles, meat mixture, and sharp cheddar cheese in a greased baking pan. Baking at 350°F melts the cheese to create a cohesive casserole with a tender texture that highlights the creamy and savory components.
The combination of tangy sour cream and mild cottage cheese with rich cheddar creates a creamy texture that contrasts with the meaty tomato sauce and tender noodles. The green onions add a subtle onion flavor that lifts the dish. The ground beef mixture simmers gently with tomato sauce ensuring the meat is flavorful but not dry.
This noodle bake is best served warm, making it an appealing comfort food option for a family dinner. Its layered construction allows the flavors to meld during baking, providing a balanced blend of dairy, meat, and pasta in each bite.
The recipe includes freezer instructions for convenience: assemble through layering but freeze before baking. When needed, thaw in the refrigerator and bake covered until heated through, making it suitable for make-ahead meals or batch cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces egg noodles dried
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 ¼ cups cottage cheese small curd
- 1/2 cup green onions thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded sharp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, brown and crumble the ground beef. Drain grease, then add the tomato sauce, salt and pepper to skillet. Stir mixture and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, boil egg noodles in a large pot of water until al dente. Drain water. Set noodles aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine sour cream and cottage cheese, stir together and then stir in the egg noodles. Sprinkle with a little black pepper and gently stir mixture to coat the noodles. Stir in green onions.
- Grease a 9×13 baking pan with non-stick spray. Layer half the noodles in the bottom of the pan, spread out evenly. Spread half of the meat mixture over the noodles, sprinkle with half the cheese. Repeat layers again, with remaining noodles, the rest of the meat mixture and then ending with the cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve and enjoy! ♥
Notes
- Freeze the prepared bake before the final baking step by sealing tightly; keep frozen up to 2 months.
- To reheat from frozen, thaw in the fridge for up to 2 days before baking covered at 350° F until warmed through.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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