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 Daisy 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 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 Daisy 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 13x9-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.

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OwlTree

Nov 29, 2019

This is one of my favorite TOH recipes. I add one teaspoon of ground fennel to the ground beef in order to get that Italian sausage flavor. Delicious!
Julie

Oct 6, 2019

very good. added more seasonings , 4 oz of cream cheese and less noodles.
conservativegranny

Oct 2, 2019

Very tasty! I would have given it 5 stars except the recipe wasn't clear where to put the green onions. Step 2 should have specified "green onions". I also only made one layer of noodles, beef mixture
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