Description
Indulge in this Cheesy Ground Beef Casserole, a comforting and easy-to-make dish perfect for family dinners or meal prepping. This recipe features layers of seasoned ground beef, tender egg noodles, and melted cheddar cheese for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until beef is browned and onions are translucent. Drain excess grease.
- Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked egg noodles, browned ground beef mixture, marinara sauce, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the noodles; cook them al dente.
- Use good quality cheddar cheese for best flavor.
- Add chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini for added nutrients and flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to your liking.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Substitute cream cheese for sour cream for a creamier texture.
- Replace ground beef with lentils or plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian option.
- Experiment with different cheeses such as Monterey Jack or Colby.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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