Okay, busy mamas, sometimes you just need one of those good old-fashioned comfort food dinners.
Nothing complicated.
Nothing that requires twelve different pans or ingredients you've never heard of.
Just something warm, cheesy, filling, and easy enough to get on the table after a crazy day.
That's exactly what this Cheesy Egg Noodle Casserole is!
We're layering tender egg noodles coated in cottage cheese and sour cream with seasoned ground beef and tomato sauce, then covering the whole thing with plenty of melty Colby Jack cheese.
It's simple. It's hearty. And it's the kind of dinner the entire family can dig into.
Honestly, this Cheesy Egg Noodle Casserole reminds me why casseroles will forever have a place in my kitchen.
Ingredients for Cheesy Egg Noodle Casserole
How to make Cheesy Egg Noodle Casserole: ingredients you need!
Here's everything you'll need:
1 bag egg noodles
2 pounds ground beef
Italian seasoning, to taste
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup sour cream
Shredded Colby Jack cheese, for topping
That's it!
Simple ingredients come together to make one cozy Cheesy Egg Noodle Casserole.
Cheesy Egg Noodle Casserole Video Tutorial
For those of you who would love a visual step-by-step tutorial here is one for you!
How to Make Cheesy Egg Noodle Casserole
How to Make Cheesy Egg Noodle Casserole: a step-by-step guide
Step 1: Cook the Ground Beef
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Add the ground beef to a large skillet and cook over medium heat until completely browned.
Drain off any excess grease.
Season the beef with Italian seasoning to taste.
Step 2: Add the Tomato Sauce
Pour the tomato sauce into the seasoned ground beef.
Stir until everything is combined, then set the meat mixture aside while you prepare your noodles.
Step 3: Cook the Egg Noodles
Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions.
Once they're tender, drain them really well and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Step 4: Make Those Noodles Creamy
Add 1 cup cottage cheese and 1 cup sour cream to your cooked egg noodles.
Stir until all of the noodles are coated in that creamy mixture.
This is what gives our Cheesy Egg Noodle Casserole that rich, comforting texture without requiring you to make a complicated homemade cream sauce.
Step 5: Layer the Casserole
Now it's time to put everything together!
Grab a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Add a layer of the creamy egg noodle mixture followed by a layer of the seasoned ground beef mixture.
Continue alternating the noodles and beef until everything has been added to the dish.
Step 6: Add the Cheese
And now for the part nobody complains about…
CHEESE. 🧀
Generously sprinkle shredded Colby Jack cheese across the entire top of your Cheesy Egg Noodle Casserole.
Don't be shy here!
Step 7: Bake
Bake at 350°F for approximately 25 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the Colby Jack cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Cheesy Egg Noodle Casserole: SIDE IDEA
Easy Comfort Food for Busy Families
I think sometimes we put too much pressure on ourselves to reinvent dinner every night.
Your family doesn't need a five-star restaurant meal every Tuesday.
They need food.
They need you.
And they need those moments around the table where everyone gets a chance to reconnect.
Recipes like this Cheesy Egg Noodle Casserole help make that possible because they're simple enough for busy days while still feeling like a warm, homemade family dinner.
That's what reclaiming the table looks like in real life.
Crazy Busy Mama Tip
Want to make your Cheesy Egg Noodle Casserole even easier on a busy night? Brown the ground beef and cook the noodles earlier in the day, assemble everything in your casserole dish, cover, and refrigerate. When dinner time rolls around, pull it out and bake! If you're baking it straight from the refrigerator, plan on adding a little extra baking time so the center gets completely hot.
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