Poor Man Husband Casserole! If time is of the essence, the Poor Man Husband Casserole is your culinary salvation. Crafted from ingredients likely already residing in your pantry and refrigerator, it may not win any awards for presentation, but its flavors are irresistibly captivating.
Moreover, it’s incredibly economical! Given the current economic climate, we all could use some assistance in feeding our families, and this casserole is perfect for satiating those hungry little ones.
Ideal for meal preparation, whether you live alone or have a large family, the hearty components will leave you feeling satisfied and full for hours. However, this isn’t a dish to consume right before engaging in activities, as it may leave you feeling drowsy.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. Ground beef
- 2 Cans tomato sauce (15 oz. each)
- 8 oz. Cream cheese
- 8 oz. Sour cream
- 8 oz. Egg noodles
- 1 ½ cups Cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp. Minced garlic
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp. Sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the ground beef until it is thoroughly browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the Italian seasoning and minced garlic to the skillet, and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and sugar, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- In a bowl, blend together the sour cream and cream cheese.
- Cook the egg noodles to your preferred level of doneness and drain completely.
- Layer half of the egg noodles evenly in the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by half of the meat mixture.
- Repeat with another layer of noodles, the remaining cream cheese mixture, and the rest of the ground beef.
- Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top of the casserole and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Weight Watchers Points For those tracking their meals, this casserole contains approximately 12 Weight Watchers points per serving.