Garbage Casserole Recipe

Name: Garbage Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream; 1 1/2 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 Tbsp. garlic, chopped; 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese; 2 c. cooked macaroni; 1/2 c. crumbled cheese crackers (such as Cheez-Its)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
In a medium skillet, brown ground beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic.
3
Drain.
4
Add tomato sauce.
5
Cover; simmer for 10 minutes on low heat.
6
In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream.
7
In an 8-inch (2-quart) casserole, alternately layer the meat mixture, sour cream and cream cheese mixture, macaroni and Cheddar cheese until used up.
8
Top with cracker crumbs.
9
Bake for 30 minutes, or until casserole is hot and bubbly.

934

kcal

Calories

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground beef, 1 green pepper, chopped, 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce, 1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream, and more.

Yes, Garbage Casserole falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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!

Garbage Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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