{"id":1128,"date":"2026-01-28T20:09:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T20:09:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1128"},"modified":"2026-01-28T20:09:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T20:09:43","slug":"sour-cream-beef-noodle-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1128","title":{"rendered":"Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole (Detailed Recipe)<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole is a <strong>rich, creamy, hearty baked dish<\/strong> made with tender egg noodles, seasoned ground beef, tangy sour cream, and melted cheese. It\u2019s perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or make-ahead meals.<\/p>\n<h3>Time &amp; Servings<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prep time:<\/strong> 20 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook time:<\/strong> 30\u201335 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total time:<\/strong> ~55 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Servings:<\/strong> 6\u20138<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3>Pasta:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>12 oz (340 g) <strong>egg noodles<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Beef Mixture:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 lb (450 g) ground beef<\/li>\n<li>1 medium onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp salt<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp black pepper<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp paprika<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp Italian seasoning (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Sauce:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 can (15 oz \/ 425 g) <strong>tomato sauce<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for richer flavor)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Creamy Layer:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1\u00bd cups <strong>sour cream<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup cottage cheese (optional but traditional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cheese:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups shredded <strong>cheddar cheese<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>(or cheddar + mozzarella blend)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Other:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1\u20132 tbsp oil<\/li>\n<li>Cooking spray or butter for greasing the dish<\/li>\n<li>Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Instructions (Step by Step)<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Cook the Noodles<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.<\/li>\n<li>Add egg noodles and cook until <strong>just al dente<\/strong> (do not overcook).<\/li>\n<li>Drain and set aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 2: Cook the Ground Beef<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.<\/li>\n<li>Add chopped onion and cook for 3\u20134 minutes until softened.<\/li>\n<li>Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.<\/li>\n<li>Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.<\/li>\n<li>Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.<\/li>\n<li>Drain excess grease.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 3: Make the Beef Sauce<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Stir tomato sauce and tomato paste into the beef mixture.<\/li>\n<li>Simmer on low heat for <strong>5\u20137 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 4: Prepare the Creamy Mixture<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>In a bowl, mix:\n<ul>\n<li>Sour cream<\/li>\n<li>Cream cheese<\/li>\n<li>Cottage cheese (if using)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Stir until smooth and creamy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 5: Assemble the Casserole<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat oven to <strong>350\u00b0F (180\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Grease a 9\u00d713-inch baking dish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Layering:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First layer: half of the cooked noodles<\/li>\n<li>Second layer: half of the sour cream mixture<\/li>\n<li>Third layer: half of the beef sauce<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle some shredded cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Repeat layers, finishing with <strong>cheese on top<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 6: Bake<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Cover loosely with foil.<\/li>\n<li>Bake for <strong>20 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Remove foil and bake another <strong>10\u201315 minutes<\/strong> until cheese is melted and bubbly.<\/li>\n<li>Optional: broil for 2\u20133 minutes for a golden top.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 7: Rest &amp; Serve<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Let the casserole rest <strong>10 minutes<\/strong> before serving.<\/li>\n<li>Garnish with parsley if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Tips for Best Results<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t overcook the noodles \u2014 they finish cooking in the oven<\/li>\n<li>Full-fat sour cream gives the best flavor<\/li>\n<li>Let it rest so layers set nicely<\/li>\n<li>Add a splash of milk if mixture feels too thick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Extra creamy:<\/strong> Add more sour cream or cream cheese<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spicy:<\/strong> Add red pepper flakes or chili powder<\/li>\n<li><strong>Veggie boost:<\/strong> Add mushrooms or bell peppers<\/li>\n<li><strong>Healthier:<\/strong> Use ground turkey and low-fat dairy<\/li>\n<li><strong>No tomato:<\/strong> Skip tomato sauce for a white, creamy version<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Storage &amp; Make-Ahead<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Refrigerate up to <strong>3 days<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Freeze unbaked casserole up to <strong>2 months<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Reheat covered in oven with a little milk if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; 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