Poor Man’s Husband Casserole

1 lb ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

1 tsp garlic powder

1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup

½ cup sour cream

8 oz egg noodles, cooked

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper, to taste

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Cook Beef and Onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onions. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Drain any excess fat.

Make the Sauce: Add the tomato sauce to the skillet and let it simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.

Prepare the Creamy Layer: In a medium bowl, mix together the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream until smooth. Set aside.

Layer the Casserole:

Spread half of the cooked egg noodles on the bottom of the baking dish.

Layer half of the beef mixture over the noodles.

Spread half of the soup and sour cream mixture on top.

Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the creamy layer.

Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles, beef, and creamy mixture, finishing with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.

Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until it’s hot, and the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.

Serve: Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with a simple side salad or crusty bread for a complete meal!