Creamy Chili-Cheese Casserole Recipe

Name: Creamy Chili-Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (.5 kg). sausage; 1 quart (950 ml) size can tomato juice or sauce (biggest can on shelf!); 1/2 small onion, minced; 1/2 green pepper, chopped; 1 can kidney beans; 1 can spicy chili beans; 2 cloves freshly minced garlic; 1 small can tomato paste (the littlest can on the shelf!); 8 oz (224 grm). egg noodles, cooked and drained; 1 cup (225 ml) sour cream; 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) grated cheddar cheese; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) chili powder; 1/8 tsp (1 ml) crushed red pepper; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) freshly ground rosemary or powdered rosemary

Servings: persons

1 lb (.5 kg). sausage
1 quart (950 ml) size can tomato juice or sauce (biggest can on shelf!)
1/2 small onion, minced
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 can kidney beans
1 can spicy chili beans
2 cloves freshly minced garlic
1 small can tomato paste (the littlest can on the shelf!)
8 oz (224 grm). egg noodles, cooked and drained
1 cup (225 ml) sour cream
1-1/2 cups (350 ml) grated cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp (1 ml) chili powder
1/8 tsp (1 ml) crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
1/4 tsp (1 ml) freshly ground rosemary or powdered rosemary

1
Boil noodles.
2
Drain and set aside.
3
Brown sausage with onion and pepper.
4
When half done, add 1/4 tsp (1 ml).
5
salt, some pepper, rosemary, chili powder, and red pepper.
6
Finish cooking thoroughly and drain.
7
Put meat mixture in big pot.
8
Add tomato juice.
9
Add both cans beans, draining juice first.
10
Add cooked egg noodles.
11
Cook until chili is barely boiling.
12
Add tomato paste.
13
Stir till heated through.
14
Simmer slowly, uncovered, about 30 minutes on medium/low heat.
15
Add sour cream.
16
Add cheese.
17
Stir occasionally as you heat through one again.
18
Serve.

697

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb (.5 kg). sausage, 1 quart (950 ml) size can tomato juice or sauce (biggest can on shelf!), 1/2 small onion, minced, 1/2 green pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Creamy Chili-Cheese Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Creamy Chili-Cheese Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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