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Poor Man Husband Casserole

Cozy Poor Man Husband Casserole: Budget-Friendly Comfort Food

This Poor Man Husband Casserole is a delicious, budget-friendly dish that combines ground beef, creamy cheeses, and egg noodles for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Use 80/20 for flavor and moisture
  • 3 cups Egg Noodles Can swap with rotini or penne
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Can substitute with white onions
  • 15 oz Tomato Sauce Canned varieties work well
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning Fresh herbs can be substituted
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can use ricotta or cottage cheese with sour cream
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a healthy alternative
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Mozzarella or Monterey Jack can be used

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook egg noodles until al dente for about 7–10 minutes.
  3. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until browned and translucent, about 5–7 minutes.
  4. Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, followed by the tomato sauce. Simmer for 5–10 minutes.
  5. Blend cream cheese and sour cream in a mixing bowl until smooth, then fold in the drained egg noodles.
  6. Layer half of the creamy noodles in the baking dish, spread the meat sauce over it, then add the remaining noodles.
  7. Pour any remaining meat sauce on top and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
  8. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes.
  9. Let the casserole cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For an extra touch, add a splash of heavy cream to the meat mixture before baking.

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