Description

A comforting and budget-friendly casserole, the Poor Man Husband Casserole is a creamy and hearty dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. Layers of seasoned ground beef, noodles, and a creamy cheese mixture, topped with cheddar, are baked to bubbly perfection.

Ingredients

Ground Beef Mixture:

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained

Additional Ingredients:

8 oz wide egg noodles
1 cup sour cream
1 cup small curd cottage cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until browned. Add salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Simmer.
Cook Noodles: Cook egg noodles until al dente, then drain.
Prepare Cheese Mixture: Mix sour cream and cottage cheese in a bowl.
Layer and Bake: In a greased baking dish, layer noodles, sour cream mixture, and meat sauce. Repeat layers. Top with cheddar cheese. Bake for 25–30 minutes.
Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can substitute ricotta for the cottage cheese or use ground turkey instead of beef.
This casserole freezes well for make-ahead meals.