Encore Casserole Recipe

Name: Encore Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. margarine; 1 lb. ground round; 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce; salt; pepper; 1/2 tsp. basil; 1 c. cottage cheese; 8 oz. cream cheese; 3/4 c. sour cream; 1/3 c. diced green onions; 2 Tbsp. diced green pepper; 8 oz. size medium noodles; 2 1/2 qt. boiling water; 2 Tbsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. melted margarine

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. margarine
1 lb. ground round
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
salt
pepper
1/2 tsp. basil
1 c. cottage cheese
8 oz. cream cheese
3/4 c. sour cream
1/3 c. diced green onions
2 Tbsp. diced green pepper
8 oz. size medium noodles
2 1/2 qt. boiling water
2 Tbsp. salt
2 Tbsp. melted margarine

1
Melt 1 tablespoon margarine in skillet and brown meat.
2
Add tomato sauce, salt, pepper and basil.
3
In a bowl, cream together the cheeses, sour cream, onions and green pepper.
4
Cook noodles with 2 tablespoons salt for 8 to 10 minutes.
5
Drain noodles and toss with melted butter.
6
Put half of noodles in bottom of a 9 x 13-inch buttered pan.
7
Cover with cheese mixture.
8
Top with other half of noodles.
9
Pour meat sauce over top.
10
Bake for 40 minutes at 375u00b0.

1304

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. margarine, 1 lb. ground round, 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce, salt, and more.

Yes, Encore Casserole falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Encore Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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