Description
A comforting and budget-friendly casserole, the Poor Man Husband Casserole is a hearty dish featuring ground beef, creamy cheese layers, and savory marinara sauce. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or meal prepping ahead.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara or pasta sauce
Cheese Layer:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Additional:
- 8 ounces wide egg noodles
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the onion until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Cook Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Season and Simmer: Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and marinara sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Prepare Noodles: Cook egg noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
- Mix Cheese Layer: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Layer Casserole: In a greased baking dish, layer noodles, cheese mixture, meat sauce, and cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ricotta or cottage cheese for the cream cheese mixture if preferred.
- This casserole is freezer-friendly—assemble ahead and freeze before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
