Creamy Poor's Man Casserole
This Poor Man’s Casserole is a budget-friendly, creamy, and cheesy dish made with layers of seasoned ground beef, noodles coated in cream cheese and sour cream, and topped with melty Colby Jack cheese. It serves 6-8 people, making it perfect for families or meal prep for the week.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Tony’s seasoning
- 1 tsp minced onion
- 1 small onion diced
- 29 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- ½ tsp sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 16 oz sour cream
- 16 oz wide egg noodles
- 8 oz Colby Jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Dice the onion.
- Boil the noodles in a large pot until al dente.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef with seasonings and diced onion, breaking the meat apart until no longer pink.
- Add the tomato sauce, water, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese and sour cream together. Add the noodles and toss until coated.
- In a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish, spread ⅓ of the meat sauce on the bottom. Top with half the noodles, then sprinkle half the cheese.
- Add another third of the meat sauce, then the rest of the noodles. Spread the remaining meat sauce on top and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Servings: 8
Calories: 600kcal