Beef Noodle Cheddar Bake (Print Format)

Ground beef, egg noodles, cheddar, and creamy mushroom sauce combine for a hearty comfort meal.

# Ingredients:

01 - 8 ounces egg noodles
02 - 1 pound ground beef
03 - 1 small onion, chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.75 ounces)
06 - 1 cup sour cream
07 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
08 - 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces)
09 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - ½ teaspoon salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside.
02 - Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente. Drain and set aside.
03 - In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
04 - Return the skillet to the heat and add the condensed cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until everything is combined and the cheese has melted. Remove from heat.
05 - Add the cooked egg noodles to the skillet and mix them with the beef mixture until well coated.
06 - Transfer the beef and noodle mixture to the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
07 - Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through, and the cheese on top is melted and slightly golden.
08 - Serve and enjoy!