Description
Hearty hamburger supreme casserole delivers comfort on a plate, blending classic American flavors with creamy, cheesy goodness. Meat, pasta, and rich sauce come together for a satisfying meal that warms souls and pleases hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Pasta:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) egg noodles
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup (226 grams) cheddar cheese
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F while preparing egg noodles according to package directions until perfectly al dente.
- Sauté ground beef with diced onions and minced garlic in a large skillet, breaking meat into small crumbles until thoroughly browned and no pink remains.
- Drain accumulated fat from the meat mixture and return to heat, stirring in tomato sauce and classic seasonings like salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Allow meat sauce to simmer and develop rich flavors for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk sour cream and softened cream cheese together in a separate mixing bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Create elegant layers in a rectangular baking dish: spread cooked noodles as the first foundation, followed by the savory meat sauce, then dollop the creamy cheese mixture across the surface.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the entire casserole, creating an appetizing golden topping.
- Transfer the assembled casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges turn slightly crispy and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5-7 minutes before serving to allow layers to set and flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, leaner protein option that still packs incredible flavor.
- Create a gluten-free version by using zucchini noodles or grain-free pasta alternatives to make the casserole more diet-friendly.
- Enhance the dish’s nutrition by adding diced bell peppers or spinach into the meat mixture for extra vegetables and vibrant color.
- Prepare the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate overnight, allowing flavors to meld together and making weeknight dinner prep super quick and easy.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg