Old Fashioned Hamburger Casserole

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9X13 casserole pan with a non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

Cook the noodles based on the package instructions to al dente. You want the noodles to still be firm.

Step 3

Then brown the beef with the diced onion in a large skillet over medium high heat until the beef is browned.  Drain off any of the excess grease.

Step 4

Then stir in the garlic, salt, pepper, tomato sauce and sugar.  Simmer on low for 10-15 minutes so that the flavors can combine. Then remove the pan from the heat and allow the beef to come to room temperature.

Step 5

Stir in the sour cream until combined.  Then gently stir in the egg noodles and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, being careful not to break the noodles.

Step 6

Pour the mixture into the casserole pan, top with the remaining shredded cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and the cheese has melted and the top of the casserole is browned slightly.

Step 7

Let the casserole sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.  Then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!