About
As this dish bakes in the oven, you'll be counting down the minutes like announcers counting down yards: to the 20! The 10! Touchdown! Indeed, Touchdown Casserole gives your tastebuds something to celebrate; it's a flavor Superbowl! Layers of buttery egg noodles make up the base, while a creamy, tangy cheese sauce layer and a rich, beefy meat sauce form an all-star champion team! Don't forget their snazzy, melty, sharp uniform of cheddar cheese! When you're hosting a game day at your place, Touchdown Casserole ensures no matter who's playing, everyone who has a plate is winning! So cheer for your favorite team while your tastebuds cheer for more of this!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 1 (8-ounce) package of egg noodles
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, plus more to taste
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with butter.
Step 3 -Place a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 4 -Add the ground beef to the skillet, cooking and stirring to break it up, until brown and crumbly, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 5 -Drain the grease from the skillet.
Step 6 -Stir the sugar, the salt, the garlic salt, and the tomato sauce into the browned beef.
Step 7 -Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Step 8 -Turn off the heat and let the ground beef mixture cool to room temperature.
Step 9 -Fill a large pot with salted water, and bring it to a boil on the stove-top.
Step 10 -Add the egg noodles to the boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm, about 5 minutes.
Step 11 -Drain the liquid using a colander.
Step 12 -In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, the cream cheese, and the diced onion.
Step 13 -Arrange 1/2 of the egg noodles into the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
Step 14 -Cover the egg noodles with 1/2 of the sour cream mixture.
Step 15 -Layer on 1/2 of the ground beef mixture.
Step 16 -Repeat the layering until all the ingredients are used.
Step 17 -Top the casserole with the cheddar cheese.
Step 18 -Bake the casserole until the cheese has browned and melted, about 25-30 minutes.
Step 19 -Serve!
