Sour Cream Noodle Bake Recipe
The Sour Cream Noodle Bake Recipe is warm and comforting. It is layered with tender noodles, creamy sour cream, and meat sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook noodles until al dente. Drain well.
- Brown beef with onion until no pink remains.
- Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, tomato sauce. Stir well.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, cottage cheese together.
- Add cooked noodles to cheese mix. Stir to coat.
- Preheat oven to 350°F for the bake.
- Layer half noodles in the baking dish.
- Add half of the beef sauce over the noodles.
- Repeat with remaining noodles and meat sauce.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese evenly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for 10 minutes more.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use lean beef for less grease.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Swap cheddar with mozzarella for a stretchier top.
- Use Greek yogurt for lighter calories.
- Freeze in portions for easy future meals.