Description
Hearty Amish Sunday Savior Casserole delivers comfort straight from Pennsylvania’s rolling farmlands, blending rich layers of cheesy goodness with rustic charm. Generations of home cooks have perfected this soul-warming dish you’ll crave at family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheese (1 cup cheddar, 1 cup mozzarella)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
Starches and Base:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) egg noodles, cooked and drained
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 (15 ounces/425 grams) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5 ounces/411 grams) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating a 9×13-inch dish with cooking spray and heating the oven to 350F.
- Transform ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, browning thoroughly while incorporating diced onions and minced garlic until aromatic.
- Enhance the meat mixture with tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning, allowing flavors to meld for 5 minutes.
- Craft a luxurious creamy blend by whisking together sour cream, cottage cheese, and melted butter until smooth.
- Construct the first foundation layer by spreading half of the cooked noodles across the greased baking dish.
- Distribute half of the robust meat sauce evenly over the noodle base.
- Generously dollop half of the creamy mixture across the meat layer.
- Repeat the layering process, creating a second identical tier of noodles, meat sauce, and creamy mixture.
- Crown the casserole with a generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes at 350F.
- Uncover and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden landscape.
- Allow the casserole to rest and settle for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content and create a healthier version of the casserole.
- Swap regular pasta with whole wheat or gluten-free noodles for dietary accommodations and added nutrition.
- Experiment with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for a lighter protein option that maintains the dish’s rich flavor profile.
- Incorporate extra vegetables like spinach or zucchini between layers to boost nutritional value and add subtle complexity to the casserole.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 436 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 495 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 99 mg