Eight Layer Casserole Recipe

Name: Eight Layer Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce; 1 tsp. dried basil, crushed; 1/2 tsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 c. dairy sour cream; 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz.); 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened; 1/2 c. milk; 2 Tbsp. chopped onions; 6 oz. noodles, cooked and drained; 1 (10 oz.) pkg. chopped spinach, cooked and well drained

Servings: persons

1 lb. ground beef
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 tsp. dried basil, crushed
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. dairy sour cream
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz.)
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. milk
2 Tbsp. chopped onions
6 oz. noodles, cooked and drained
1 (10 oz.) pkg. chopped spinach, cooked and well drained

1
In a large skillet, cook beef until brown; drain fat.
2
Stir in tomato sauce, basil, sugar, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
3
Bring to boiling point.
4
Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, uncovered. Combine sour cream, cream cheese, milk and onion.
5
In a 2-quart casserole or 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish, layer half noodles, half meat, half cream cheese mixture and all the spinach.
6
Top with remaining meat and noodles.
7
Cover, bake in a 350u00b0 oven for 45 minutes.
8
Chill remaining cream cheese mixture.
9
Spread with remaining cream cheese mixture.
10
Top with Cheddar cheese and bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground beef, 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce, 1 tsp. dried basil, crushed, 1/2 tsp. sugar, and more.

Yes, Eight Layer Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Eight Layer Casserole

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