Description
The Amish Sunday Savior Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for a family dinner or a Sunday brunch. Made with layers of tender egg noodles, savory ground beef, rich tomato sauce, and a creamy cheese blend, this casserole is baked to golden perfection. It’s an easy, satisfying meal that brings warmth to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz egg noodles, cooked and drained
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Prepare the Meat Sauce:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Let simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
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Mix the Creamy Layer:
- In a bowl, combine sour cream, cottage cheese, and melted butter.
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Assemble the Casserole:
- Spread half the cooked noodles in the baking dish.
- Top with half the meat sauce, then half the creamy mixture.
- Repeat layers, finishing with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese on top.
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Bake:
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
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Serve:
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Add chopped bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge overnight before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg