{"id":1211,"date":"2026-01-25T19:09:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T19:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1211"},"modified":"2026-01-25T19:09:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T19:09:48","slug":"sour-cream-noodle-bake-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/25\/sour-cream-noodle-bake-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Sour Cream Noodle Bake"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sour Cream Noodle Bake<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Rich, creamy, and baked until bubbly, this easy casserole is perfect for busy nights, potlucks, or anytime you need a no-fail comfort food meal.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Noodles<\/strong><\/h4>\n
    \n
  • 8 ounces wide egg noodles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Meat Sauce<\/strong><\/h4>\n
      \n
    • 1 pound lean ground beef<\/li>\n
    • \u00bd cup sweet yellow onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n
    • \u00bd tablespoon garlic, minced<\/li>\n
    • 24 ounces marinara sauce (RAO\u2019s recommended)<\/li>\n
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided<\/li>\n
    • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, divided<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Sour Cream Layer<\/strong><\/h4>\n
        \n
      • 1\u00bc cups 4% small curd cottage cheese<\/li>\n
      • \u00bd cup sour cream<\/li>\n
      • \u2153 cup green onions, thinly sliced<\/li>\n
      • 1\u00bd cups shredded mild cheddar cheese<\/li>\n
      • 1\u00bd cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
          \n
        1. Preheat oven<\/strong> to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Lightly grease a 9\u00d713-inch baking dish.<\/li>\n
        2. Cook noodles<\/strong> in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.<\/li>\n
        3. Prepare the meat sauce:<\/strong>
          \nIn a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
          \nAdd garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
          \nStir in marinara sauce, \u00bd teaspoon salt, and \u00bd teaspoon black pepper. Simmer for 5\u201310 minutes.<\/li>\n
        4. Make the sour cream layer:<\/strong>
          \nIn a bowl, mix cottage cheese, sour cream, green onions, \u00bd teaspoon salt, and \u00bd teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
          \nStir in half<\/strong> of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.<\/li>\n
        5. Assemble the casserole:<\/strong>\n
            \n
          • Spread half of the cooked noodles<\/strong> in the baking dish<\/li>\n
          • Top with all of the sour cream mixture<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Add the remaining noodles<\/li>\n
          • Pour meat sauce evenly over the top<\/li>\n
          • Sprinkle with remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Bake uncovered<\/strong> for 25\u201330 minutes<\/strong>, until hot and bubbly.<\/li>\n
          • Rest for 5 minutes<\/strong> before serving. Garnish with extra green onions if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n
              \n
            • Swap ground beef for ground turkey if you want it lighter<\/li>\n
            • Add red pepper flakes for a little heat<\/li>\n
            • Even better the next day \u2014 perfect for leftovers!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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