Hamburger Noodle Bake for Two
Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this delicious Hamburger Noodle Bake for Two, a perfect weeknight dinner that’s hearty, cheesy, and full of classic flavors. This small-batch casserole combines tender egg noodles, savory ground beef simmered with garlic, onions, and herbs, and a creamy layer of cream cheese and sour cream for a velvety finish. Topped with melted cheddar cheese, this dish bakes to golden perfection in just 30 minutes. Ideal for couples or a cozy dinner, it’s an easy-to-make recipe with big flavors packed into a small casserole. Indulge in this delightful blend of pasta, meat, and cheese—a comforting classic scaled down for two.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ounces egg noodles
- 8 ounces ground beef
- 0.5 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 7.5 ounces diced tomatoes, canned
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a small casserole dish and set aside.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the noodles and set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2–3 minutes, until softened.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
In the greased casserole dish, layer half of the cooked noodles, followed by half of the cream cheese mixture, then half of the beef mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles, cream cheese mixture, and beef mixture.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Hamburger Noodle Bake for Two!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1324 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.8 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.1 g | 231% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 329 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 2178 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 64.8 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 596 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1244 mg | 26% | |
*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.
