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Poor Man’s Husband Casserole

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A simple, filling, and comforting casserole made with ground beef, egg noodles, tomato sauce, sour cream, cream cheese, and melty cheese, all baked together for a hearty family meal.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz egg noodles
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook egg noodles in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, brown ground beef with diced onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is soft. Drain any grease.
  4. Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add tomato sauce, sour cream, and cream cheese to the skillet. Stir until everything is combined and smooth. Simmer on low heat for 3–5 minutes, just until warm and cohesive.
  6. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Spread noodles in the bottom of the dish.
  7. Pour the beef mixture over the noodles and spread evenly.
  8. Top with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
  9. In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle over the top.
  10. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until hot and bubbly with a golden topping. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of sugar or a splash of balsamic vinegar to the sauce. You can substitute elbow macaroni or any pasta you prefer. Frozen peas and carrots can be added for extra vegetables.

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