25 000 Casserole
The 25,000 Casserole is a crowd-pleasing comfort food masterpiece that combines bold, savory flavors with a creamy, cheesy touch. Built on layers of tender egg noodles, savory ground beef (or turkey) simmered in a seasoned tomato sauce, and a luscious blend of sour cream and cream cheese, this hearty casserole is crowned with melty, golden cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy-to-make dish requires just 20 minutes of prep time and bakes beautifully into a bubbly, satisfying meal. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor. With simple ingredients and a generous yield, this casserole is as practical as it is delicious—perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying leftovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 large Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 14.5 oz Canned diced tomatoes
- 8 oz Tomato sauce
- 1 tsp Dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 12 oz Wide egg noodles
- 1.5 cups Sour cream
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef (or turkey) until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened and fragrant.
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream and softened cream cheese. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Layer half of the cooked noodles in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Spread half of the sour cream mixture over the noodles, followed by half of the meat sauce. Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles, sour cream mixture, and meat sauce.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4312 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 334.5 g | 429% | |
| Saturated Fat | 183.8 g | 919% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1164 mg | 388% | |
| Sodium | 5971 mg | 260% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.5 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.2 g | ||
| Protein | 182.4 g | 365% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2640 mg | 203% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 2592 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
