Sour Cream Noodle Bake

By lindaauman

This classic dish is a hearty meal that the whole family will love. Make ahead of time, refrigerate and pop it in the oven when you're ready to eat!

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pound ground chuck
• 1 can (15-ounce) tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 8 ounces, weight egg noodles
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 1/4 cup small curd cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions (less to taste)
• 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Brown ground chuck in a large skillet. Drain fat, then add tomato sauce. 1/2 teaspoon salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Stir, then simmer while you prepare the other ingredients.

Cook egg noodles until al dente. Drain and set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine sour cream and cottage cheese. Add plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Add to noodles and stir. Add green onions and stir.

To assemble, add half of the noodles to a baking dish. Top with half the meat mixture, then sprinkle on half the grated cheddar. Repeat with noodles, meat, then a final layer of cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, or until all cheese is melted.

Serve with crusty French bread.