Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preheat and bake setup
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
Brown the beef and build the sauce
- Brown the ground beef with diced onion, then drain the fat.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 5 minutes.
Make the creamy noodle layer
- Beat the softened cream cheese with sour cream until smooth.
- Fold in the cooked and drained egg noodles.
- Spread the noodle mixture in the prepared baking dish.
Assemble and bake
- Pour the beef tomato sauce over the noodle layer.
- Scatter the shredded cheddar cheese over everything.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes at 350°F until the cheese is golden and the casserole is bubbling.
Rest and serve
- Let the casserole rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For the cleanest slices, let the casserole rest the full 5 minutes, then scoop with a spatula to catch the cheesy edges. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze yes—freeze portions in airtight containers up to 2 months and thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and sour cream and swap in reduced-fat cheddar.
