Layered Cheese and Beef Casserole Recipe

Name: Layered Cheese and Beef Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked medium egg noodles; 1 lb ground beef; ¾ cup chopped onion; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 cup cottage cheese; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; ⅓ cup thinly sliced green onion; ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese; additional grated parmesan cheese, if desired

Servings: persons

8 ounces uncooked medium egg noodles
1 lb ground beef
¾ cup chopped onion
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 cup cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup thinly sliced green onion
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
additional grated parmesan cheese, if desired

1
Cook noodles to desired doneness as directed on package; drain.
2
Meanwhile, in medium skillet over medium-high heat brown ground beef and 3/4 c.
3
onions; drain.
4
Add tomato sauce, salt, garlic powder and pepper; mix well.
5
Reduce heat, simmer 15 minutes.
6
Heat oven to 350.
7
In medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, green onions, bell pepper and 1/2 c.
8
Parmesan cheese; mix well.
9
In ungreased 13 x 9 inch baking dish, layer half each of cooked noodles, meat sauce and cheese mixture; repeat layers.
10
Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese over top.
11
Bake at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

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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

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces uncooked medium egg noodles, 1 lb ground beef, ¾ cup chopped onion, 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Layered Cheese and Beef 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Layered Cheese and Beef Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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