{"id":7364,"date":"2026-04-16T20:24:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T20:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=7364"},"modified":"2026-04-16T20:24:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T20:24:00","slug":"poor-mans-husband-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/16\/poor-mans-husband-casserole\/","title":{"rendered":"Poor Man\u2019s Husband Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"474\">This <strong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"220\">Poor Man\u2019s Husband Casserole<\/strong> is comfort food at its finest\u2014hearty, cheesy, and budget-friendly. Layers of tender noodles, creamy filling, savory beef, and gooey melted cheddar come together in one cozy bake. It\u2019s a family favorite that\u2019s perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"479\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"497\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"862\">\n<li data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"562\">\n<p data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"562\">8 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to package directions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"589\">\n<p data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"589\">1 \u00bd pounds ground beef<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"631\">\n<p data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"631\">2 cans (30 ounces total) tomato sauce<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"667\">\n<p data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"667\">8 ounces cream cheese, softened<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"691\">\n<p data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"691\">8 ounces sour cream<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"722\">\n<p data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"722\">2 teaspoons garlic, minced<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"755\">\n<p data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"755\">1 teaspoon Italian seasoning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"776\">\n<p data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"776\">1 teaspoon sugar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"796\">\n<p data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"796\">\u00bc teaspoon salt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"824\">\n<p data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"824\">\u00bc teaspoon black pepper<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"862\">\n<p data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"862\">1 \u00bd cups cheddar cheese, shredded<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"867\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"886\">Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"1879\">\n<li data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"1106\">\n<p data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"1106\"><strong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"909\">Cook the beef:<\/strong><br data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"912\" \/>In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1241\">\n<p data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1241\"><strong data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1140\">Prepare the creamy layer:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1143\" \/>In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1546\">\n<p data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1272\"><strong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1270\">Layer the casserole:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1546\">\n<li data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1353\">\n<p data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1353\">Spread half of the cooked egg noodles in a greased 9\u00d713-inch baking dish.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1418\">\n<p data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1418\">Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the noodles.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1463\">\n<p data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1463\">Pour half of the beef mixture on top.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1546\">\n<p data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1546\">Repeat layers with remaining noodles, cream cheese mixture, and beef sauce.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1638\">\n<p data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1638\"><strong data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1571\">Top with cheese:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1574\" \/>Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1806\">\n<p data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1806\"><strong data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1652\">Bake:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1655\" \/>Cover with foil and bake at <strong data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1721\">350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C) for 25\u201330 minutes<\/strong>. Remove foil and bake another <strong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1768\">5\u201310 minutes<\/strong>, until cheese is bubbly and golden.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1879\">\n<p data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1879\"><strong data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1821\">Serve:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1824\" \/>Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy warm!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Poor Man\u2019s Husband Casserole is comfort food at its finest\u2014hearty, cheesy, and budget-friendly. Layers of tender noodles, creamy filling,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7365,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Poor Man\u2019s Husband Casserole - Grandma Baking Recipes","description":"This Poor Man\u2019s Husband Casserole is comfort food at its finest\u2014hearty, cheesy, and budget-friendly. 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