Cheese-Topped Beef Bake

Name: Cheese-Topped Beef Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8-10 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) medium pasta shells; 1 pound ground beef; 1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese; 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

“Looking for something quick but 'different' for dinner one night, I was browsing through a Taste of Home cookbook,“ shares Debbie Pirlot from Green Bay, Wisconsin. “I found two easy recipes with similar ingredients and decided to combine them. The result is this rich and delicious recipe that my family really enjoys.“

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) medium pasta shells
1 pound ground beef
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce and taco seasoning.
In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream; set aside.
Drain the pasta; stir into beef mixture. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread with cream cheese mixture; sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Originally published as Cheesy Southwestern Bake in Simple & Delicious May/June 2006

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Natasha

Dec 13, 2017

This is a regular on the menu at my house. We both love it,and it's easy to make! Makes great leftover lunches as well.
BakinGymnast

Nov 18, 2012

It was alright, but the cream cheese topping was kind of weird. I wouldn't make it again.
best of home cooks

Jan 13, 2012

Something different, was very yummy.
sewseitz

Aug 18, 2011

DDL ask for recipe! She thought that it was super--similar to lasagna but much easier. Granddaughter loved the cheese.
JanessaF

Jul 23, 2011

easy! i added mozz and garlic powder too.
ColleenaG

Jun 14, 2011

This was so good. I added garlic to the beef and more spaghetti sauce then called for. Great leftovers. A keeper for sure.
Shelby_ann22

Mar 3, 2009

I made this today and my family just loved it. I think I might try some chilli powder and some chunky tomatoes next time.