Description
Sour Cream Noodle Bake is a hearty and comforting casserole featuring tender egg noodles, savory ground chuck, and a creamy blend of sour cream and cottage cheese. Topped with sharp cheddar cheese and baked until bubbly and golden, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners that satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Sauce
- 1 1/4 lb. ground chuck
- 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Noodle Mixture
- 8 oz. egg noodles
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/4 cups small curd cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions (less to taste)
Topping
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F to ensure it’s ready for baking the casserole after assembly.
- Cook Meat Sauce: In a large skillet, brown the ground chuck over medium heat until fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain excess fat to avoid greasiness. Add tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and generous freshly ground black pepper. Stir to combine, then reduce heat and let it simmer gently while preparing other components.
- Cook Noodles: Boil egg noodles in salted water until al dente (tender but still firm to the bite). Drain the noodles thoroughly and set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare Noodle Mixture: In a medium bowl, mix together sour cream and small curd cottage cheese. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste for seasoning. Combine this creamy mixture with the cooked noodles, stirring to coat evenly. Fold in the sliced green onions for freshness and mild onion flavor.
- Assemble Bake: In a baking dish, layer half of the noodle mixture evenly on the bottom. Spoon and spread half of the meat sauce over the noodles. Sprinkle half of the grated sharp cheddar cheese atop the meat layer. Repeat with remaining noodles, meat sauce, and finish by sprinkling the last of the cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake: Place the assembled dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly, indicating the bake is heated through and ready to serve.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let rest briefly before serving. Pair with crusty French bread for a complete meal experience.
Notes
- Sour cream noodle bake is a hearty and delicious meal that works well for quick weeknight dinners.
- The combination of ground chuck and creamy cheese mixture makes it both filling and flavorful.
- Use freshly ground black pepper for the best flavor impact.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of green onions based on your preference.
- Serve with crusty French bread or a simple green salad for a balanced meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 347
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 538 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 99 mg
