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Poor Man Husband Casserole

Poor Man Husband Casserole

The name itself—Poor Man’s Husband Casserole—might make you smile or raise an eyebrow, but it reflects the dish’s roots. It suggests a meal that’s meant to be filling, budget-friendly, and satisfying enough to keep everyone happy. It’s not about luxury; it’s about making something delicious with what you have.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs. Ground beef
  • 2 Cans tomato sauce 15oz. Each
  • 8 oz. Cream cheese
  • 8 oz. Sour cream
  • 8 oz. Egg noodles
  • 1 ½ C. 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.
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove, saute the ground beef until it is completely browned. Drain any extra grease.
  • Add the Italian seasoning and minced garlic to the skillet, and saute for 30 seconds longer.
  • Pour the tomato sauce and sugar into the skillet with the meat, add salt and pepper to taste, and saute for 3-5 minutes longer.
  • Mix together the sour cream and the cream cheese in a bowl.
  • Cook the egg noodles until done to your liking and drain completely.
  • Place ½ of the egg noodles in an even layer in the bottom of a greased 9×13 baking dish.
  • Top the noodles with half of the cream cheese mixture and then half of the meat mixture.
  • Repeat with another layer of noodles, cream cheese mixture and then ground beef on top.
  • Sprinkle the cheese on the top of the casserole and bake for 20-25 minutes.