Classic Company Casserole (Church Cookbook Favorite)

Introduction

This Company Casserole is a true family heirloom — a comforting, old-fashioned dish passed from one generation to the next. You grew up enjoying it, your mom found it years ago in a church cookbook called The Ladies of Walnut Street Baptist Church by Hazel Hampton, and now it has become your son’s favorite as well. Like many treasured church recipes, it’s made with simple, accessible ingredients layered together to create a creamy, hearty, deeply satisfying casserole that feeds a family with ease.

The dish combines tender egg noodles, a rich mixture of cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream, and a savory tomato beef layer. Everything bakes together until hot and bubbly, with melted cheddar on top forming a golden, comforting finish. The noodles soak up the buttery drizzle, while the cheese mixture melts into the layers, creating a creamy interior that balances the savory beef beautifully.

It’s a timeless casserole, the kind that feels like home and keeps its place in the family recipe box for good reason. Whether you’re making it for company, for comfort, or simply because it’s loved, this classic dish always delivers.

Ingredients