Hamburger Casserole Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened.
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1 tbsp olive oil.
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1/2 cup sour cream.
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1 cup cottage cheese.
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8 oz wide egg noodles.
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1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained.
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1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped.
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce.
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3/4 cup condensed tomato soup.
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1/2 cup diced onion.
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3 tbsp melted salted butter.
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1 1/2 lbs ground beef.
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1 cup shredded cheese.
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Chopped fresh herbs for garnish.
# Instructions:
01 -
Turn the oven to 350°F and lightly coat a 9x13 dish with cooking spray.
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Cook noodles in salted boiling water for about 5-6 minutes, just shy of being fully tender.
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Stir together cottage cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, and melted butter in a bowl.
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Cook the ground beef in a skillet along with the diced onion and green pepper. Drain off any fat.
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Mix the diced tomatoes, tomato soup, and Worcestershire sauce into the beef mixture.
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Spread out half the noodles in the prepared dish. Add layers of the cheese mixture, then the meat sauce. Repeat the layers and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
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Bake in the oven, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
# Notes:
01 -
Salt your noodle water generously.
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Don’t boil the noodles too long.
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Bring all your ingredients to room temperature before starting.