Description
This Creamy Ground Beef Casserole With Cream Cheese is a cozy, cheesy, family-friendly easy dinner made with tender egg noodles, savory ground beef, rich tomato sauce, and a smooth cream cheese filling. It is perfect for weeknight dinner ideas, comfort food cravings, simple food ideas, and an easy recipe you can prep ahead, bake until bubbly, and serve warm from the casserole dish.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
12 ounces egg noodles
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups marinara sauce
14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the egg noodles in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain well.
3. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
4. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened.
5. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
6. Add the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
7. In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
8. Add the cooked noodles to the cream cheese mixture and stir gently until coated.
9. Spread half of the creamy noodles into the prepared baking dish, then spoon half of the beef sauce over the top.
10. Repeat with the remaining noodles and beef sauce.
11. Sprinkle cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese evenly over the casserole.
12. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
13. Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then garnish with sliced green onions and serve.
Notes
Soften the cream cheese before mixing so the noodle layer turns out smooth and creamy.
Cook the noodles just until al dente because they will continue softening as the casserole bakes.
Let the casserole rest before serving so the layers settle and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American comfort food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous scoop
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Creamy Ground Beef Casserole With Cream Cheese, ground beef casserole, cream cheese casserole, easy dinner, weeknight dinner ideas, comfort food, baked pasta casserole