Dairyland Casserole
This hearty casserole blends savory ground beef and tangy tomato sauce with layers of egg noodles and a rich, creamy cheese topping. It's a nostalgic, Midwestern comfort food that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 12 oz egg noodles cooked and drained
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 2 cans tomato sauce 15 oz each
- 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until fully browned. Drain grease.
- Stir in tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. Mix well and remove from heat.
- Spread half of the cooked egg noodles in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with the beef mixture, then layer with the remaining noodles.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream and cottage cheese, and stir until fully combined.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the noodle layer. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Serve warm.
Notes
You can prepare this casserole ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight before baking. Add 10 extra minutes to the bake time if cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 560kcal
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