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August 25, 2021

Instant Pot Sour Cream Noodle Bake

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Instant Pot Sour Cream Noodle Bake—egg noodles, hamburger, tomato sauce, cottage cheese, sour cream and cheddar cheese all baked into a comforting dinner. Use your Instant Pot to help speed up making this classic casserole.

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Instant Pot Sour Cream Noodle Bake

Instant Pot Sour Cream Noodle Bake

Sour cream noodle bake is a recipe that I have been making for years on the stove/oven. It’s ingredients are similar to the beef lombardi that I posted last week but it has tomato sauce instead of diced tomatoes, no Rotel and cottage cheese is included in the sour cream layer. Even though the ingredients are similar it tasted quite different. Everyone had double servings of this tasty noodle dish and I think you’ll love it too!

The Ingredients:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef–or ground turkey works too
  • ½ tsp garlic salt–for flavoring the beef
  • ½ tsp black pepper–for flavoring the beef
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning–for flavoring the beef
  • 1 Tbsp dried minced onion–for flavoring the beef
  • 2 cups beef broth–to bring the pot to pressure and boil the noodles
  • 8 ounces egg noodles–you can also use elbow macaroni, penne, etc…but use a 5 minute pressure cook time
  • 1 cup cottage cheese–I like the large curd 4%. You can also use ricotta instead.
  • 1 cup sour cream–I use full fat sour cream
  • 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce–you can also use spaghetti sauce
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar–try using another type of cheese like mozzarella, parmesan, colby jack, etc.

How to make Instant Pot sour cream noodle bake:

  1. Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. When the display says HOT add in the beef and break it up. I like using this tool to break up the meat*. Brown for about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease, if needed. Stir in garlic salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and minced onion. 
  2. Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking to prevent the burn message. Turn off Instant Pot.
  3. Sprinkle in the egg noodles and press down with a spoon. They won’t all be in the liquid, it’s okay.
  4. Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 3 minutes. When time is up let the pot sit for 5-10 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid. Some of the pasta might not be totally cooked through…it’s okay.
  5. Stir in 1 of the cans of tomato sauce. 
  6. In a bowl stir together the cottage cheese and sour cream. Spread the mixture over the top of the noodles in a layer.
  7. Spread the other can of tomato sauce over the top of the sour cream mixture. 
  8. Cover Instant Pot with air fryer lid and bake for 5 minutes at 350° F. Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake for 3 more minutes. (If you don’t have an air fryer lid simply cover the pot with the normal lid and set to the keep warm button. Let it sit for 10 minutes and melt the cheese and warm through. You can also bake in a casserole dish for 20 minutes at 350° F.)
  9. Scoop up and serve. 

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Instant Pot Sour Cream Noodle Bake


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  • Author: 365 Days of Slow and Pressure Cooking
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes (plus 5 minute NPR)
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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Egg noodles, hamburger, tomato sauce, cottage cheese, sour cream and cheddar cheese all baked into a comforting dinner. Use your Instant Pot to help speed up making this classic casserole. 


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp dried minced onion
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 8 ounces egg noodles
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar

Instructions

  1. Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. When the display says HOT add in the beef and break it up. Brown for about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease, if needed. Stir in garlic salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and minced onion. 
  2. Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot.
  3. Sprinkle in the egg noodles and press down with a spoon. They won’t all be in the liquid, it’s okay.
  4. Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 3 minutes. When time is up let the pot sit for 5-10 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid. 
  5. Stir in 1 of the cans of tomato sauce. 
  6. In a bowl stir together the cottage cheese and sour cream. Spread the mixture over the top of the noodles in a layer.
  7. Spread the other can of tomato sauce over the top of the sour cream mixture. 
  8. Cover Instant Pot with air fryer lid and bake for 5 minutes at 350° F. Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake for 3 more minutes. (If you don’t have an air fryer lid simply cover the pot with the normal lid and set to the keep warm button. Let it sit for 10 minutes and melt the cheese and warm through. You can also bake in a casserole dish for 20 minutes at 350° F.)
  9. Scoop up and serve. 
  • Category: Beef
  • Method: Instant Pot/Air fryer lid

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17 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Beef, CrispLid or Air Fryer, Instant Pot, Pasta Tagged With: casseroles

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  1. Shahar says

    August 30, 2021 at 9:54 am

    This looks awesome! I hope to make it tonight. Could I double it? Or would that be a problem with the amount of noodles…?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 30, 2021 at 12:38 pm

      Yes you can double it!

      Reply
      • Shahar says

        August 30, 2021 at 3:23 pm

        Thank you for the speedy reply! I’m making it right now and it smells so delicious! Thank you for the awesome recipe!!

        Reply
      • Sparkle3024 says

        February 7, 2022 at 10:15 am

        Four doubling the noodles (using a whole package), do all of the ingredients need to double, including the sour cream, tomato sauce, etc.? Or is it everything prior to pressure cooking (noodles, broth, seasonings?) Would the cook time change as well? Thank you!

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        • Karen says

          February 7, 2022 at 6:05 pm

          I would double everything so it maintains flavor throughout. The cook time would remain the same.

          Reply
  2. Linda says

    August 28, 2021 at 9:29 pm

    Could I use Angel hair pasta in this recipe?

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    • Karen says

      August 30, 2021 at 1:00 pm

      Sure, but I would break it in half and criss cross it in the pot so it doesn’t clump together when cooked

      Reply
  3. Dr Susan B Thompson says

    August 28, 2021 at 7:45 pm

    I’m curious about this air fryer lid thing. What does the lid do? Do all air fryer lids fit on all Instant Pots? What kind would you recommend?
    Thank so much, I have used lots of your recipes!!!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 30, 2021 at 1:02 pm

      It just heats up the food like an oven’s broiler. One of the IPs comes with one: https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Pot-Multi-Use-Pressure-Cooker/dp/B07VT23JDM/ref=sr_1_3?crid=TR6JGCZ4B8EJ&dchild=1&keywords=duo%2Bcrisp%2B6-qt.%2Bpressure%2Bcooker%2B%26%2Bair%2Bfryer&qid=1630350120&s=home-garden&sprefix=duo%2Bcri%2Cgarden%2C217&sr=1-3&th=1
      I also have the mealthy crisp lid which isn’t as fancy.

      Reply
  4. Jill says

    August 26, 2021 at 9:16 pm

    Hi! This recipe sounds great but I’m more of a chicken eater. If I were to sub chicken broth and chicken instead with the cooking time be the same?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 30, 2021 at 1:10 pm

      you could do that with bite size cubes of chicken, not big pieces though.

      Reply
  5. Rita R Kauer says

    August 25, 2021 at 5:11 pm

    Sorry to hear those complaining about the air fryer. I bought one that wasn’t expensive and fits my pot and have used it when stated. It works great to give that extra crunch that a recipe may need. It is easy to store and beats buying another big appliance. I think it is an Instant Pot recipe with an added twist. Keep bringing on the recipes!!!!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 26, 2021 at 10:36 am

      Thanks Rita! This recipe is great because you don’t HAVE to have the lid you can make it without it just fine.

      Reply
  6. Mary Brown says

    August 25, 2021 at 1:45 pm

    Thank you for all your great recipes. I have a gripe, however. I have noticed that lately more and more of your recipes feature using an air fryer lid. I know many people who own Instant Pots and not one of them, including myself, own an air fryer lid. Nor do any of us plan to buy one. This particular recipe gave alternate instructions, but most do not. And scooping the food into another pan after pressure cooking, then placing it in the oven- you’ve got to be kidding!

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    • Karen says

      August 25, 2021 at 2:13 pm

      Sorry Mary! Hopefully I have enough recipes on here without the lid that you can try. I am just trying to vary what I have here on my site. I have over 800 Instant Pot recipes.

      Reply
      • Daniella says

        October 13, 2021 at 3:34 pm

        Keep the air fryer lid recipes coming. I bought this darn thing and need recipes that call for it. Thank you Karen!

        Reply
        • Karen says

          October 18, 2021 at 7:00 pm

          you’re welcome!!

          Reply

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