Ingredients:
– 8 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to package directions
– 1 ½ pounds ground beef
– 2 cans (30 ounces) tomato sauce
– 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
– 8 ounces sour cream
– 2 tsp garlic, minced
– 1 tsp Italian seasoning
– 1 tsp sugar
– ¼ tsp salt
– ¼ tsp pepper
– 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare Baking Dish:
– Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
3. Cook Pasta:
– Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions. Drain and rinse them.
4. Cook Ground Beef:
– In a skillet over medium-high heat, crumble and cook the ground beef until thoroughly cooked. Drain the grease.
5. Season the Beef:
– Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the beef, stirring to blend well.
– Stir in the sugar, then pour in the tomato sauce and stir again. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes.
6. Prepare Creamy Layer:
– In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and softened cream cheese until smooth.
7. Assemble the Casserole:
– Place half of the cooked pasta in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
– Top the pasta with half of the sour cream and cream cheese mixture.
– Spoon half of the meat mixture over the sour cream layer.
– Repeat the layers with the remaining pasta, sour cream mixture, and meat mixture.
8. Add Cheese:
– Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
9. Bake:
– Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Poor Man’s Husband Casserole is a comforting and budget-friendly dish perfect for weeknight dinners. This hearty casserole combines tender egg noodles, savory ground beef, and a creamy cheese mixture, all topped with melted cheddar cheese. Easy to prepare and delicious, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
**Prep Time:** 15 minutes | **Cook Time:** 25 minutes | **Total Time:** 40 minutes
**Calories:** Approximately 450 kcal per serving | **Servings:** 6-8
Enjoy this **easy, cheesy casserole** that your whole family will love!