This Recipe is Called 'Poor Man Husband Casserole' but You'll Feel Nothing but Rich After Eating It. - NewsBreak (2024)

Looking for a quick casserole that tastes great and always puts a smile on my family's face? This is it. It's not fancy; you don't need any special skills or fancy equipment. Just a simple, filling meal.

What I love about this recipe is that it uses ingredients that are commonly found in your kitchen and pantry. It's a great recipe to make on a whim or when you have no idea what to put on the table. It doesn't take much thought or ingredients to prepare. This is a hearty meal with lots of flavor; everyone in the family eats it and typically goes back for seconds.

I like to pair this with a salad and some garlic bread. This is a perfect meal to freeze, so if you like to meal prep, this is a great casserole to do so.

ProTips:

1. Cook your egg noodles for 2 minutes less than what the package states. You want them al dente, as you will add your casserole to the oven to bake for an additional 20–25 minutes. This will keep your egg noodles from getting mushy.
2. You can substitute ground turkey for your hamburger, or even a mixture of ground sausage and burger.
3. You can add veggies to the layers if you would like; onions, peppers, mushrooms, spinach, carrots, and peas are all good choices.

Prep Time: 5 min.; Cook Time: 25 min.; Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces of wide egg noodles
• 1.5 lbs. of ground hamburger (I use 90/10)
• 2 cans of tomato sauce (30 ounces)
• 8 oz. of softened cream cheese
• 8 oz. sour cream
• 4 cloves of minced garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

• Warm your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Using a 9 x 13-inch pan, lightly spray with non-stick spray.
• Cook your egg noodles for 2 minutes less than what the package states. Drain and rinse your noodles. Set to the side.
• Using a medium-to-large skillet, cook your burger until browned; drain off any grease. Next, stir in your minced garlic, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir to blend well.
• Next, add in your tomato sauce, combine it well with your burger, and simmer for 5-7 minutes.

• Add your sour cream and cream cheese to a bowl and stir to mix.

• In your prepared 9 x 13-inch pan, add half of your egg noodles. Then spoon 1/2 of your sour cream and cream cheese mixture. Using a spatula, smooth evenly over the top.

• Next, add half of your seasoned meat mixture and spread it evenly over the top.

• Add your second layer (noodles, cream cheese/sour cream mixture, and seasoned meat).
• Add your cheddar cheese over the top and place in the oven until the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown—around 20–25 minutes.

• Remove from oven and serve.

Enjoy Friends! ❤️

References adapted By:

C. (2023, April 24). Poor Man Husband Casserole - From Gate To Plate. From Gate to Plate. https://fromgatetoplate.com/poor-man-husband-casserole/In-Text Citation: (2023)