When it comes to comfort food, it’s pretty hard to beat a classic casserole. Warm, hearty, and filling, it’s just what a chilly winter day calls for, and this Dairyland Casserole truly checks all those boxes. Simple ingredients come together to create a meal that’s stick-to-your-ribs and warm you up from the inside out. It’s midwest comfort food at its best and who are we to turn a recipe like that down? Gather all your favorite dairy products and let’s get into how it’s made…
The base of this dish is made up of classic egg noodles. They will need to be boiled ahead of time and drained for this recipe. Next up, ground beef and about half an onion are cooked on the stovetop until the beef is fully browned. Drain off the excess grease, then it’s time to get into assembly.
Noodles and the beef mixture are layered into a large casserole dish then finished off with the ultimate dairy mix. Cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese and whipped together and spread over top the dish. Sprinkle on a little shredded cheddar cheese and your casserole is ready for the oven. As everything bakes together, the noodles soak up the butter and juices, making each scoop layered, saucy, and full of flavor.
Whether you serve Dairyland Casserole with a simple green salad or a basket of warm rolls, it’s the kind of recipe people remember. It reheats beautifully, travels well, and earns its place in the regular dinner rotation with minimal effort. If you’re craving comfort the way only a classic casserole can deliver, this is the recipe for you!
Dairyland Casserole
Ingredients
- 12 oz egg noodles, cooked and drained
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- In a large skillet, add butter. Once melted add onion and cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes, then add ground beef and cook until fully browned. Drain grease.
- Add both cans of tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper to the beef mixture and mix to combine.
- Spread half the cooked egg noodles in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
- Spoon beef mixture over noodles and gently spread to the edges, layer the remaining noodles on top.
- In a large bowl, add cream cheese and mix until smooth. Add sour cream and cottage cheese and mix until well combined.
- Spoon dairy mixture over beef and spread into an even layer, then sprinkle top with the cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, then serve warm.
Recipe adapted from Food.com