Garbage Casserole Recipe

Name: Garbage Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
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 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)

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.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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.

Garbage Casserole

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions