Taste of Home
Cheesy Beef Casserole
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
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
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4 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
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1 pound ground beef
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3/4 cup chopped onion
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2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup 4% cottage cheese
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/3 cup sliced green onions
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1/4 cup chopped green pepper
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Additional Parmesan cheese, optional
Directions
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1.
Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add the tomato sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
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2.
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 each of the meat and cheese mixtures. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
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3.
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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