This Sour Cream Noodle Bake is the perfect easy and comforting dish for a weeknight dinner, inspired by the flavors and simplicity of the Pioneer Woman’s cooking style. If you’re a fan of hearty, flavorful meals that are a breeze to put together, then this recipe is destined to become a new family favorite. Just like Ree Drummond’s recipes, this noodle bake is all about honest, delicious food that brings everyone to the table.
This Sour Cream Noodle Bake is an easy weeknight meal that
As someone who loves comfort food, especially pasta dishes, I can tell you this sour cream noodle bake hits all the right notes. It’s incredibly easy to make – think boiling noodles, browning ground beef, and mixing everything together – making it ideal for busy weeknights. The creamy sour cream and cottage cheese mixture combined with savory ground beef and cheddar cheese creates a symphony of flavors and textures that’s simply irresistible.
I first discovered a version of this recipe years ago and was instantly hooked. Later, I realized its roots were in the Pioneer Woman’s repertoire, which made perfect sense given its comforting and crowd-pleasing nature. What’s great about this dish is its adaptability. While the original recipe is fantastic, I’ve added a couple of simple tweaks to enhance the flavor even further, ensuring it’s a guaranteed hit with even the pickiest eaters.
This Sour Cream Noodle Bake is an easy weeknight meal that
My secret additions? A touch of onion and garlic sautéed with the ground beef. These simple aromatics elevate the savory depth of the meat sauce, adding an extra layer of flavor that complements the creamy noodles beautifully. While some versions, like the Pioneer Woman’s, might include green onions in the sour cream mixture, I’ve kept it simple and family-friendly, focusing on flavors that everyone will love. However, feel free to garnish with green onions or even crispy French fried onions for added texture and visual appeal.
This Pioneer Woman inspired sour cream noodle bake is truly comfort food at its finest. It’s warm, cheesy, satisfying, and incredibly easy to prepare. Once you introduce this dish to your family, be prepared to make it again and again – it’s that good!
Pioneer Woman Sour Cream Noodle Bake Recipe
This easy Sour Cream Noodle Bake recipe, inspired by the Pioneer Woman, is a guaranteed weeknight winner!
Course: Main Course
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Adapted from The Pioneer Woman
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/4 cups small curd cottage cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion and cook for about 5-8 minutes, until the beef is mostly browned and the onions are softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Pour in the tomato sauce to the skillet, stir well to combine with the beef mixture, and let it simmer while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain the noodles and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cottage cheese, black pepper, and onion powder. Stir until everything is evenly mixed.
- Add the sour cream mixture to the cooked and drained egg noodles. Stir to ensure the noodles are fully coated with the creamy mixture.
- To assemble the noodle bake, spread half of the coated noodles into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with half of the prepared meat sauce, and then sprinkle evenly with half of the grated cheddar cheese. Repeat these layers once more with the remaining noodles, meat sauce, and cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown.
- Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving. This Pioneer Woman Sour Cream Noodle Bake is delicious served on its own or with a fresh green salad and crusty bread.
