Noodle bake recipes like this one are so crowd-pleasing! They’re comforting, filling and so easy to throw together! If you love this beefy noodle recipe, here are a few more recipes you should try: meatball casserole, sloppy Joe casserole, baked rigatoni and baked chicken Alfredo.
What is a Sour Cream Noodle Bake?
Creamy Sour Cream Noodle Bake is the perfect dinner solution that’s not only incredibly tasty but also fuss-free! This is one of those recipes you need in your back pocket to pull out when you can’t decide what to make for dinner. It’s really easy, has the most amazing flavor and everyone loves it. Even your picky kids will be begging for more! You simply brown the meat, sauté the veggies, cook the noodles, make the creamy filling, then layer everything together similar to a lasagna. Pop it in the oven and wait to fill your plate with major deliciousness! On busy weeknights, you can even have this prepped ahead of time, so all you have to do is bake it before dinnertime. Pair it with homemade garlic bread, air fryer vegetables and an Olive Garden salad for a complete meal!
Ingredients Needed
Simple ingredients come together to create an irresistible family dinner in this sour cream noodle bake recipe! Check out the recipe card for exact measurements.
Beef: Lean ground beef is the hearty base for this pasta bake. Onion and Garlic: Yellow onion and minced garlic add major savory flavor. Tomato Sauce: For tangy, savory goodness. You can make homemade tomato sauce or keep things easy by using your favorite canned version! Salt and Pepper: To taste! Egg Noodles: I love using wide, tender egg noodles for this recipe. Sour Cream: Makes this dish perfectly creamy with a nice tang that complements the savory flavors. Cottage Cheese: Provides the casserole with a creamy texture, subtle tangy taste and a boost of protein. Salt: To flavor the creamy sour cream mixture. Seasonings: A mix of onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper bring out so much amazing flavor! Mozzarella: Shredded mozzarella cheese melts wonderfully and is the perfect topping for this baked pasta. Green Onions: Optional to garnish for a pop of color. Alternatively, you can garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
How to Make This Sour Cream Noodle Bake Recipe
Get ready for this ground beef noodle bake to be a new favorite with your family! Plus, it’s so easy that you’ll find yourself making it again and again. Here’s how it all comes together:
Make Ahead: Prepare the casserole a day in advance, cover tightly, refrigerate, and bake when ready to serve for a convenient ready-to-go meal. For the Meat: You can replace the ground beef with ground chicken, ground turkey or lean Italian sausage. Cottage Cheese: If you don’t like eating cottage cheese and you’re worried you won’t like it in a casserole, I promise once it’s mixed in with the other ingredients, you won’t even realize it’s cottage cheese. It just adds wonderful creaminess! Noodles: You can swap out the egg noodles for another type of pasta like penne, rigatoni or another favorite noodle variety. Cheese: Feel free to replace the mozzarella with any cheese you like. Grated sharp cheddar cheese or Colby jack cheese are great choices. Freshly grated cheese, rather than pre-shredded in a bag, will have maximum flavor and melt the best.
In the Refrigerator: Once it’s cooked and cooled, your sour cream noodle casserole will last in the fridge for up to 4 days. To keep it fresh, store it in an airtight container. To reheat: Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. You can also rewarm individual servings in the microwave.
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