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
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.
