Sour Cream Noodle Bake
A cozy baked noodle casserole made with seasoned beef, creamy sour cream layers, and tender egg noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Dinner / Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Noodle & Beef Layer
12 oz egg noodles
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1½ cups tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Creamy Layer
1½ cups sour cream
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
Optional Topping
Extra shredded cheese
Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Cook the noodles
Boil egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cook the beef
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until browned. Drain excess fat.
Add garlic, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
Make the creamy mixture
In a bowl, mix sour cream and softened cream cheese until smooth.
Assemble the bake
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
Layer half of the noodles on the bottom, spread half of the sour cream mixture over noodles, then top with half of the beef sauce.
Repeat layers.
Bake
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden.
Serve
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Letting the casserole rest helps it set for cleaner slices.
Swap ground beef for ground turkey for a lighter version.
Add mushrooms or bell peppers to the beef sauce for extra veggies.
This dish reheats beautifully and tastes even better the next day.
Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/sour-cream-noodle-bake/
