Jackie Apgar's Company Casserole

Comfort food meets elegance in Jackie Apgar's Company Casserole, a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for gatherings or weeknight meals. This hearty casserole layers tender egg noodles with a rich, savory meat sauce made from ground beef, tomatoes, and Italian seasonings, balanced by a creamy blend of sour cream and cream cheese. Topped with a generous layer of bubbly melted cheddar, this bake is easy to prepare in under an hour while offering restaurant-worthy flavor. Ideal for feeding a family or impressing guests, this casserole is comforting, satisfying, and perfect for sharing. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant garnish—a true classic that’s sure to become a new household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium white or yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
• 12 ounces wide egg noodles
• 1 cup sour cream
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the diced onion to the skillet with the ground beef and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir to combine and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 5

While the meat sauce is simmering, cook the egg noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 6

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and softened cream cheese. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 7

Spread half of the cooked noodles in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the sour cream mixture, followed by half of the meat sauce. Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles, sour cream mixture, and meat sauce.

Step 8

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 9

Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2484.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3888.4

Total Fat 292.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 162.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1036.9mg	0%
Sodium 6079.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 164.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.7g	0%
Total Sugars 48.8g
Protein 178.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2406.8mg	0%
Iron 17.0mg	0%
Potassium 2330.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.7%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 16.5%