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Grandma's Hamburger Casserole

Grandma’s Hamburger Casserole is a nostalgic, hearty dish layered with seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, and a rich, cheesy sauce. Baked to bubbly perfection, this comforting classic is an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner that feels just like home!
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Grandma's Hamburger Casserole
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 15 ounce cans tomato sauce
  • 2-3 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 8-10 ounce package egg noodles
  • 1 cup sour cream room temp
  • 3 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 onion
  • ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Cook ground beef and drain any fat.
  • Add tomato sauce, garlic powder, sugar and salt. Simmer for around 20 mins
  • While it simmers cook egg noodles, cook them a minute under the time so they arent too soggy
  • Preheat oven to 350
  • Grate onion into a bowl, add room temp sour cream and cream cheese. Mix well.
  • Layer 1/2 of the egg noodles into the prepared casserole dish. Top with 1/2 of the sour cream mixture, then 1/2 of the ground beef mixture. Repeat layers once more. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over top.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Servings: 4