Eight-Layer Casserole (Better Homes & Garden) Recipe

Name: Eight-Layer Casserole (Better Homes & Garden)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups dried medium noodles; 1 lb ground beef; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese; 1/2 cup milk; 1/3 cup chopped onion (1 small); 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained; 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

3 cups dried medium noodles
1 lb ground beef
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup chopped onion (1 small)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

1
Grease 2 quart casserole or 2 quart square baking dish. Prepare noodles and set aside.
2
Meanwhile, brown ground meat in a large skillet and drain off the fat. Stir in tomato sauce, basil, sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper into skillet. Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
3
Beat together the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Stir in the milk and onion.
4
Layer in prepared dish: half the noodles (2 cups), half of the meat mixture (1.5 cups), half of the cream cheese mixture (1 cup), and all of the spinach. Top with remaining meat mixture and noodles. Refrigerate remaining cream cheese mixture.
5
Cover casserole with lightly greased foil. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 45 minutes. Spread with remaining cream cheese mixture, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and bake an additional 10 minutes uncovered.
6
Let stand 10 minuted before serving.

1249

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 cups dried medium noodles, 1 lb ground beef, 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and more.

Yes, Eight-Layer Casserole (Better Homes & Garden) 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.

Eight-Layer Casserole (Better Homes & Garden)

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