When time is short but you still want to serve a hearty, comforting meal that will satisfy the whole family, this Poor Man Husband Casserole is the perfect solution. This casserole is not only easy to make, but it also uses common pantry ingredients, making it a great option for those nights when you need to throw something together quickly.
With layers of tender egg noodles, savory ground beef, and a creamy cheese mixture, this dish is sure to bring smiles to the dinner table.
The combination of tomato sauce, seasoned ground beef, and a creamy blend of cream cheese and sour cream creates a rich and flavorful casserole that’s both filling and delicious.
Topped with melted cheddar cheese, this casserole is baked to perfection, making it a true comfort food classic. It’s a dish that’s as satisfying as it is simple, and it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Poor Man Husband Casserole
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 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Once done, drain and rinse the noodles.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Drain the excess grease.
- Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the ground beef. Stir to blend well.
- Stir in the sugar, then pour in the tomato sauce, mixing everything together. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream, mixing until smooth.
- Place half of the cooked noodles in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spread half of the cream cheese and sour cream mixture over the noodles.
- Spoon half of the meat mixture over the sour cream layer.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles, cream cheese mixture, and meat mixture.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown.
