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Beef and Sour Cream Noodle Bake Recipe

Beef and Sour Cream Noodle Bake Recipe
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This Beef and Sour Cream Noodle Bake is a comforting and hearty dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. Layers of tender egg noodles, savory beef sauce, creamy sour cream, and gooey cheddar cheese come together to create a delicious casserole that’s sure to please everyone at the table.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 12 oz egg noodles
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the noodles: Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. Sauté onions and beef: In a large skillet, sauté the onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic, then the ground beef, and cook until browned.
  4. Prepare the meat sauce: Stir in tomato sauce, salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Combine sour cream and cottage cheese: In a bowl, mix sour cream and cottage cheese. Toss with cooked noodles.
  6. Layer the bake: In the baking dish, layer half of the noodle mixture, meat sauce, and cheddar cheese. Repeat the layers.
  7. Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly. Let rest before serving. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use ricotta instead of cottage cheese.
  • This dish can be assembled ahead and refrigerated, adding 10 minutes to the baking time if chilled. Leftovers freeze well.

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