Hamburger Noodle Bake Recipe

By Sophialuc

Cream cheese and cottage cheese nicely balance the saucy ground beef and noodles in this hearty casserole. “It’s been a favorite for years.” —Charissa Dunn, Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked egg noodles
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
• Dash pepper
• 1/4 cup cream-style cottage cheese
• 2 ounces cream cheese, softenedXFeatured sponsorYa'll want ashot at $25K?Submit your recipe video for a chance to win $25,000 in the Real Women of Philadelphia Contest with Paula Deen.
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped green pepper
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook noodles according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat; stir in the tomato sauce, sugar, salt, garlic salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese, cream cheese, green onion, green pepper and sour cream.

Drain noodles; place half of noodles in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Spoon half of beef mixture over the top. Layer with cottage cheese mixture and remaining noodles. Top with remaining beef mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 2 servings.