Description
Poor Man’s Husband Casserole is a comforting, affordable, and easy-to-make dish that combines ground beef, creamy sauce, and egg noodles, all topped with a buttery cracker crust. This meal is perfect for busy nights when you need something filling and delicious without breaking the bank.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups cooked egg noodles
- ½ cup crushed crackers or breadcrumbs (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Drain excess grease.
- Mix the cooked beef with cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and cooked egg noodles in a bowl.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Prepare the topping by mixing crushed crackers with melted butter, then sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken if preferred.
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or sausage for a variation.
- Use gluten-free noodles and crackers for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
Keywords: Budget-friendly casserole, easy beef casserole, creamy noodle bake, homemade ground beef casserole, comfort food casserole