Description
Cheesy Noodle Bake is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. This hearty dish combines tender egg noodles with a rich, creamy cheese mixture and savory ground beef, all baked to golden perfection. Easy to make and sure to please even the pickiest of eaters, it’s a satisfying meal that brings everyone together around the dinner table. Whether served hot from the oven or enjoyed as leftovers, this noodle bake is a delightful way to enjoy cheesy goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- Shredded Colby Jack cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, brown ground beef with chopped onion until fully cooked; season with salt, pepper, and spices.
- Boil egg noodles until al dente; drain.
- Combine meat mixture with marinara sauce in skillet; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, blend sour cream, ricotta, cream cheese, and Parmesan until smooth.
- Mix cooked noodles with cheese mixture until well-coated.
- In a greased 9×13 baking dish, layer half of the noodle mixture followed by half of the meat sauce; repeat layers.
- Top with shredded Colby Jack cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg