Creamy Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole

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This creamy, cheesy casserole is the ultimate comfort meal—hearty, nostalgic, and weeknight friendly with a W-W spin!

Prep Time: 15 minutes · Cook Time: 30 minutes · Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Dietary Tags: Family-Friendly · High-Protein · W-W Adaptable

✅ Ingredients Checklist

  • Ground beef (1 lb – lean or extra lean for W-W)

  • Egg noodles (12 oz – whole wheat or high-fiber optional)

  • Onion (1 small, diced)

  • Garlic (2 cloves, minced)

  • Cream of mushroom soup (1 can, 10.5 oz)

  • Sour cream (1 cup – light or fat-free for W-W-friendly version)

  • Beef broth (½ cup – low sodium preferred)

  • Cheddar cheese (1½ cups shredded – reduced-fat for lighter version)

  • Worcestershire sauce (1 tbsp)

  • Salt (1 tsp), black pepper (½ tsp)

  • Paprika (½ tsp), onion powder (¼ tsp)

  • Butter (1 tbsp – for greasing dish or use cooking spray)

🥄 Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13” baking dish.

  2. Boil egg noodles, drain, and set aside.

  3. Brown the beef in a large skillet. Drain excess fat.

  4. Add onion and garlic; sauté 2–3 minutes.

  5. Mix in soup, sour cream, broth, Worcestershire, and seasonings. Simmer 3–4 min.

  6. Combine noodles & sauce in baking dish. Stir to coat evenly.

  7. Top with cheddar cheese, cover with foil.

  8. Bake 20 minutes covered, then 10 minutes uncovered until bubbly and golden.

  9. Rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm and creamy.

💡Quick Tips

  • Use extra-lean ground beef or turkey for a W-W-friendly protein swap.

  • Whole-wheat egg noodles add fiber and keep points lower.

  • Lighten up with fat-free sour cream and reduced-fat cheese.

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