Husband Casserole (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Basic Ingredients
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1.5 pounds ground beef with 80/20 fat ratio
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16 oz can tomato sauce
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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8 oz sour cream
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8 oz wide egg noodles
→ Flavors
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2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
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A teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon white sugar
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Salt as you like
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Freshly ground pepper to taste
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Turn oven on to 350°F or 177°C and let it get ready while you do other stuff.
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In a big skillet set to medium heat, cook the ground beef till it’s brown. Break it apart with a spoon. Pour off extra fat. Toss in garlic and Italian seasoning.
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Mix in the tomato sauce and sugar. Add salt and pepper to your liking. Let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes so the flavors blend.
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Put cream cheese and sour cream in a bowl. Stir till it's smooth and creamy with no lumps.
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Boil wide egg noodles in salty water following the package steps until they’re just right. Drain well so there’s no extra water.
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Grease a 9x13 inch dish. Start with half the noodles, spread half the cream mix, then half the meat sauce. Do it one more time. Sprinkle the top with cheddar cheese.
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Bake without covering for 20 to 25 minutes till you see bubbles and melted, golden cheese. Let it sit for 5 minutes before digging in.
# Helpful Notes:
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Make sure to drain those noodles well so your dish doesn’t turn mushy.