Poor Man’s Husband Casserole

 

Ingredients :

Base Layers:

• 8 oz extra wide egg noodles

• 1.5 lbs grass-fed ground beef

• 2 cans (30oz) San Marzano tomato sauce

Cream Layer:

• 8 oz Philadelphia cream cheese, softened

• 8 oz organic sour cream

• 2 tsp roasted garlic

Seasonings & Topping:

• 1 tsp artisan Italian seasoning

• 1.5 cups sharp cheddar, shredded

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions :

 

1. 1. Prep:
      Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9×13 ceramic baking dish.
      Cook egg noodles al dente → drain.

   2. Beef Layer:
      Brown ground beef in cast iron skillet → drain.
      Stir in roasted garlic, Italian seasoning, S&P.
      Add tomato sauce → simmer 5 mins.

   3. Cream Layer:
      Blend softened cream cheese + sour cream.

   4. Layer:
      In baking dish:
      » ½ noodles → ½ cream mix → ½ beef sauce
      » Repeat layers

   5. Bake:
      Top with cheddar → bake 25 mins until bubbly.