Do Ahead Beef Noodle Bake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A hearty make-ahead beef noodle bake combining seasoned ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, and tender noodles, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups cream-style cottage cheese
  • 1 (3 oz) package cream cheese
  • 4 oz noodles, cooked

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, cook ground beef, chopped onion, and chopped green pepper until beef is browned and vegetables are tender.
  2. Stir in tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and optional garlic salt, oregano, and Parmesan cheese if desired.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cream-style cottage cheese and cream cheese until smooth.
  4. Add cooked noodles to the cheese mixture and mix well.
  5. Layer the beef mixture in a greased baking dish, then spread the cheese and noodle mixture over the top.
  6. Optional: sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

330 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.5g 17% DV
Total Fat 16.1g 21% DV
Carbs 39.2g 14% DV
Fiber 2.6g 9% DV
Sugar 4.7g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9917.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 346.3mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 40.3mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 90.8mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 44.1mg 49% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 52.5mg 4% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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