Husband’s Delight Casserole

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Category: Main Dish

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
• 12 oz egg noodles
• 2 cups sour cream
• 3 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 white onion, chopped
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese, grated

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Cook Noodles:
   • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the egg noodles to al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Brown Ground Beef:
   • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Season with garlic salt. Drain fat, if needed. Stir in marinara sauce and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Prepare Sour Cream Mixture:
   • In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, cream cheese, and chopped onion. Mix well.
5. Layer Casserole:
   • In a 9×13-inch baking dish, arrange half of the cooked noodles, followed by the meat mixture, then the sour cream mixture, and finally the remaining noodles.
6. Top with Cheese:
   • Sprinkle grated Cheddar cheese over the top.
7. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Serve:
   • Enjoy this comforting Husband’s Delight Casserole straight from the oven!

Notes:

• Customize with additional seasonings like black pepper, Italian herbs, or red pepper flakes for added flavor.
• Feel free to add vegetables such as diced bell peppers or mushrooms to the meat mixture for extra texture and nutrition