Cheesy Beef Casserole

Name: Cheesy Beef Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups uncooked medium egg noodles; 1 pound ground beef; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup (8 ounces) 4% cottage cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup sliced green onions; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; Additional Parmesan cheese, optional

This hearty casserole tastes like lasagna and makes a satisfying meal when served with a green salad and crusty garlic bread. —Ardyce Piehl, Poynette, Wisconsin

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup (8 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
Additional Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, onions and green pepper. Drain noodles; place half in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with half of the meat and cheese mixtures. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 468 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 129mg cholesterol, 783mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.

Originally published as Cheesy Beef Casserole in Taste of Home June/July 2000

Reviews

My Review

Click stars to rate

Average Rating:

Rainykay

Nov 20, 2015

A great go to recipe & yummy
ahhschucks

Sep 8, 2014

Easy to make and very tasty. We liked the green onion and and green pepper in the cheese layer.
Rhyahcf

Sep 5, 2010

My family loves this. It's often requested for birthday meals.
osiris64

Jun 11, 2008

Re: Cheesy Beef CasseroleMy favorite recipe of all time from Taste of Home and related magazines. Try it!!
magnetqueen

Jan 31, 2008

sounds yummy