Sour Cream Chili Bake

Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food with this Sour Cream Chili Bake, a hearty casserole that combines robust chili flavors with a creamy, cheesy topping! Perfectly spiced ground beef, tender kidney beans, and a medley of aromatic tomatoes and seasonings create a rich chili base, layered over a bed of al dente pasta. The show-stopping topping—featuring tangy sour cream, melty cheddar cheese, and luscious cream cheese—bakes to golden perfection, adding a velvety finish to every bite. Ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing, family-friendly dinner is ideal for busy weeknights or potluck gatherings. Garnish with fresh green onions for a pop of color and flavor, and watch this irresistible dish disappear in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 8 ounces cooked pasta (e.g., egg noodles or macaroni)
• 2 green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef, cooking until the onion becomes soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato sauce, and kidney beans. Add the chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and let simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.

Step 5

While the chili mixture simmers, prepare the sour cream topping by combining the sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth and set aside.

Step 6

Spread the cooked pasta evenly in the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 7

Pour the chili mixture over the pasta, spreading it evenly.

Step 8

Dollop the sour cream mixture over the chili layer and carefully spread it into an even layer.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the sour cream topping is bubbling and slightly golden around the edges.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 11

Garnish with optional chopped green onions and serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2363.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3314.2

Total Fat 211.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 112.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 726.5mg	0%
Sodium 4968.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 215.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.5g	0%
Total Sugars 45.5g
Protein 164.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1552.8mg	0%
Iron 23.0mg	0%
Potassium 3698.8mg	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: 55.6%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 25.2%