Delight in the simplicity and heartiness of Poor Man’s Husband Casserole, a classic recipe featuring layers of ground beef, creamy sour cream, tender egg noodles, and gooey cheese. This casserole is easy to make, economical, and sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 8 oz egg noodles, cooked according to package instructions
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Ingredients:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Ground Beef:
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Break up the beef into crumbles as it cooks.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Prepare the Casserole:
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked ground beef. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Stir in condensed cream of mushroom soup and sour cream until well combined.
- Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and mix until melted and incorporated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble and Bake:
- In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half of the cooked egg noodles.
- Spread half of the ground beef mixture evenly over the noodles.
- Repeat with another layer of noodles and remaining ground beef mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake:
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of Poor Man’s Husband Casserole!
