Poor Man’s Husband Casserole is a delicious and budget-friendly comfort food that combines hearty ingredients into a satisfying meal. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
• 1½ lbs ground beef
• 2 cans (15 oz each) tomato sauce
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 8 oz sour cream
• 8 oz egg noodles
• 1½ cups cheddar cheese
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Meat Sauce
• Preheat the oven to 350°F
• Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat
• Drain excess grease
• Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, sauté for 30 seconds
• Pour in tomato sauce and sugar
• Season with salt and pepper
• Simmer for 3-5 minutes
2. Prepare the Creamy Mixture
• In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese and sour cream until smooth
3. Cook the Noodles
• Cook egg noodles according to package instructions
• Drain completely
4. Assemble the Casserole
• Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish
• Layer half the egg noodles on the bottom
• Spread half the cream cheese mixture over the noodles
• Add the meat sauce
• Top with remaining noodles and cream cheese mixture
• Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top
5. Bake
• Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly
Why It’s Called “Poor Man’s Husband Casserole”
The name reflects the dish’s economical nature, using affordable, readily available ingredients to create a hearty, satisfying meal that’s both budget-friendly and delicious.
Serving Suggestions
• Serves 6-8 people
• Great for meal prep
• Freezes well for future meals
• Pairs well with a simple green salad
Pro Tips
• Use ingredients you already have in your pantry
• Can be prepared ahead of time
• Easily customizable to suit your family’s taste