Description

A creamy, comforting casserole combining tender ground beef, savory noodles, and a rich sour cream sauce, topped with melted cheese and a crispy breadcrumb layer, perfect for a cozy family dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1 medium onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)

1 cup sour cream

1 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

Salt and pepper to taste

8 oz egg noodles (or any pasta of your choice)

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella)

1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional for topping)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Stir in cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, dried basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3–5 minutes to combine.
Add cooked noodles to the beef mixture and stir until evenly combined. Add a splash of milk or broth if mixture is too thick.
Transfer mixture to prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and optionally add breadcrumbs for a crispy topping.
Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and breadcrumbs are golden brown.
Let casserole cool a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Add vegetables like peas, corn, or bell peppers for extra nutrition.

Use crushed potato chips or French fried onions instead of breadcrumbs for a crunchy topping.

Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.

Try different cheeses such as mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack.

Use ground turkey or chicken as a leaner meat alternative.

Store leftovers covered in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat covered in oven or microwave with splash of milk.

Use gluten-free pasta and breadcrumbs or omit breadcrumbs to make it gluten-free.

Can prepare ahead and refrigerate; bake before serving.

Freezes well before baking; thaw overnight before baking.

Vegetarian option: swap beef for cooked lentils, mushrooms, or plant-based ground meat.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
Calories: Approx. 450 kcal
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 75mg