Description
Hearty Pork Casserole brings comfort and warmth to winter dinner tables with rich, savory layers of tender meat and seasonal vegetables. Slow-cooked perfection invites you to savor each delicious bite of this classic home-style meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 cups (about 450 grams) cooked pork tenderloin, diced
- 2 cups (about 280 grams) frozen peas and carrots
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
Pasta and Seasonings:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) egg noodles
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook egg noodles in salted water until tender, approximately 8-9 minutes, then thoroughly drain and set aside.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, combine ground pork, condensed cream soup, tangy sour cream, shredded cheese, diced vegetables, and selected herbs and spices, blending components until uniformly distributed.
- Carefully incorporate cooked noodles into the meat mixture, ensuring gentle folding to prevent breaking pasta strands.
- Transfer the creamy casserole mixture into a well-greased rectangular baking dish, smoothing the surface for even cooking.
- Optional: Sprinkle additional cheese or crispy breadcrumbs across the top for enhanced texture and visual appeal.
- Place casserole in preheated oven at 350°F, positioning rack in center position.
- Bake uncovered for 25-35 minutes until edges turn golden brown and center appears bubbling and heated through.
- Remove from oven and allow casserole to rest and settle for 7-10 minutes before serving, which helps solidify the creamy consistency.
Notes
- Swap noodles with gluten-free alternatives like zucchini noodles or rice pasta for a celiac-friendly version.
- Enhance protein content by adding extra lean ground pork or turkey for a more nutritious meal.
- Reduce fat by using low-fat sour cream and cheese, and incorporating more vegetables like spinach or kale.
- Create a vegetarian option by replacing pork with plant-based protein like crumbled tofu or tempeh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 555
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1960 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg