Poor Man Husband Casserole

Servings

4–6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (optional)

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• 2 cups cooked egg noodles (or sliced potatoes)

• 1 cup cottage cheese

• 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese

• Cooking spray or a little oil

Instructions

1. Cook beef
   In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned; drain excess fat.

2. Season & sauce
   Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.

3. Assemble casserole
   Lightly grease a baking dish. Layer half the noodles, half the meat sauce, cottage cheese, then repeat layers.

4. Add cheese
   Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top.

5. Bake
   Bake at 375°F / 190°C for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Taste & Texture

• Creamy, cheesy center

• Savory beefy flavor

• Classic home-style comfort food

Budget Tips

• Use potatoes instead of noodles

• Swap beef for ground turkey

• Use whatever cheese you have