{"id":2690,"date":"2026-03-26T20:06:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=2690"},"modified":"2026-03-26T20:06:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:06:04","slug":"sour-cream-beef-noodle-casserole-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/26\/sour-cream-beef-noodle-casserole-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole (Creamy, Cheesy &amp; Comforting)<\/h2>\n<h3>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h3>\n<p><strong>For the Noodles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>12 oz egg noodles<\/li>\n<li>Water for boiling<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For the Beef Sauce:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 lb ground beef<\/li>\n<li>1 small onion, finely diced<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon paprika (optional)<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For the Creamy Layer:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup sour cream<\/li>\n<li>1 cup cottage cheese (or softened cream cheese)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For Topping:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 to 1\u00bd cups shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Instructions<\/h3>\n<h4>1. Cook the Noodles<\/h4>\n<p>Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente (tender but still slightly firm).<br \/>\nDrain the noodles well and set aside.<\/p>\n<h4>2. Prepare the Beef Mixture<\/h4>\n<p>In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.<br \/>\nAdd the diced onion and cook for about 3\u20134 minutes until soft and translucent.<\/p>\n<p>Stir in the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease if needed.<\/p>\n<p>Add the minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Stir well and cook for another minute until fragrant.<\/p>\n<p>Pour in the tomato sauce, mix everything together, and let it simmer for about 5\u20137 minutes so the flavors blend nicely.<\/p>\n<h4>3. Make the Creamy Mixture<\/h4>\n<p>In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream and cottage cheese (or cream cheese).<br \/>\nMix until smooth and creamy. This layer adds richness and balances the savory beef flavor.<\/p>\n<h4>4. Assemble the Casserole<\/h4>\n<p>Preheat your oven to <strong>350\u00b0F (180\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Lightly grease a baking dish. Then layer the ingredients as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First layer: half of the cooked noodles<\/li>\n<li>Second layer: half of the creamy mixture<\/li>\n<li>Third layer: half of the beef mixture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Repeat the layers one more time with the remaining ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>Finish by spreading the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.<\/p>\n<h4>5. Bake<\/h4>\n<p>Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for <strong>20\u201325 minutes<\/strong>, or until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and slightly golden on top.<\/p>\n<h4>6. Serve<\/h4>\n<p>Remove from the oven and let it sit for about 5\u201310 minutes before serving.<br \/>\nThis helps the casserole set and makes it easier to slice.<\/p>\n<p>Serve warm and enjoy this rich, creamy, and comforting dish!<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Tips &amp; Variations<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>You can substitute <strong>Greek yogurt<\/strong> for sour cream for a lighter option.<\/li>\n<li>Add vegetables like mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers for extra nutrition.<\/li>\n<li>Use mozzarella or a cheese blend instead of cheddar for a different flavor.<\/li>\n<li>For a spicy kick, add a pinch of chili flakes.<\/li>\n<li>This dish is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better the next day!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Serving Suggestions<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fresh green salad<\/li>\n<li>Garlic bread<\/li>\n<li>Steamed vegetables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole (Creamy, Cheesy &amp; Comforting) \u00a0Ingredients For the Noodles: 12 oz egg noodles Water for boiling&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2691,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2690","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2690","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2690"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2690\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2692,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2690\/revisions\/2692"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2691"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2690"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2690"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2690"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}