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Poor Man Husband Casserole

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Poor Man Husband Casserole is a budget-friendly, creamy, and cheesy ground beef casserole layered with egg noodles, tomato sauce, and a rich cream cheese–sour cream mixture. Easy comfort food that’s perfect for busy weeknights, freezer meals, or feeding a crowd.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 oz egg noodles, cooked according to package directions
  • 1½ lbs ground beef
  • 2 cans (30 oz total) tomato sauce
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz sour cream
  • 2 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Lightly spray or grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish.
  3. Cook egg noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  4. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned; drain grease.
  5. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  6. Add tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. In a bowl, combine sour cream and cream cheese.
  8. Layer half the pasta in the dish, followed by half the sour cream mixture, then half the meat sauce.
  9. Repeat layers with the remaining pasta, sour cream blend, and meat sauce.
  10. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  11. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

  • This dish is versatile—add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
  • Swap ground beef with turkey or sausage if preferred.
  • Freezes well—assemble and freeze unbaked; bake from frozen, adding additional time.
  • Leftovers store in the fridge for 5–7 days, or freeze for up to 5 months.

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