🧀🍝 Sausage and Noodle Casserole
Introduction
This comforting casserole combines savory sausage, tender egg noodles, and a creamy, cheesy sauce baked until bubbly and golden. It’s simple, filling, and always a crowd-pleaser.
⏱️ Prep Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 30–35 minutes
- Total Time: About 50 minutes
🧰 Equipment
- Large skillet
- Pot for noodles
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Mixing spoon
📝 Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 1 lb smoked sausage or Italian sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Optional: ½ cup frozen peas or corn
- Optional topping: ½ cup buttery breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
📌 Ingredient Notes
- Sausage: Smoked sausage adds deep flavor; Italian sausage gives a little spice.
- Soup: Cream of chicken or celery can be substituted.
- Cheese: Sharp cheddar gives the best flavor balance.
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cook Noodles
- Boil egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Sausage
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Brown sausage slices until lightly crisped.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Make Sauce
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Mix until smooth. Add peas or corn if using.
- Assemble Casserole
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine noodles with sausage mixture.
- Transfer to greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle with cheddar and mozzarella.
- Add breadcrumb topping if desired.
- Bake
- Bake uncovered 30–35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
🧾 Nutrition Facts (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Protein: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fat: 30 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
💡 Tips
- Slightly undercook noodles so they don’t get mushy.
- Cover loosely with foil if the top browns too fast.
- This casserole reheats beautifully.
🔄 Variations
- Spicy Version: Use hot Italian sausage and add red pepper flakes.
- Vegetable-Loaded: Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach.
- Extra Creamy: Stir in ½ cup milk or heavy cream.
- Cheesy Upgrade: Add cream cheese for extra richness.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Green salad
- Garlic bread
- Steamed broccoli or green beans
