SOUR CREAM NOODLE BAKE

This one is sure to please even the pickiest eaters!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/4 lb. ground chuck
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 oz egg noodles
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/4 cups small curd cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions (or less to taste)
  • 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • In a large skillet, brown the ground chuck. Drain the fat, then stir in the tomato sauce, salt, and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper. Let it simmer while you prepare the other ingredients.
  • Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the sour cream and cottage cheese. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste, then stir this mixture into the drained noodles. Mix in the green onions.
  • To assemble, spread half of the noodle mixture in a baking dish. Top with half of the meat mixture, then sprinkle with half of the grated cheddar cheese. Repeat the layering with the remaining noodles, meat, and cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted. Serve with crusty French bread. Enjoy!