Do Ahead Beef Noodle Bake
A hearty make-ahead beef noodle bake combining seasoned ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, and tender noodles, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook ground beef, chopped onion, and chopped green pepper until beef is browned and vegetables are tender.
- Stir in tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and optional garlic salt, oregano, and Parmesan cheese if desired.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream-style cottage cheese and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add cooked noodles to the cheese mixture and mix well.
- Layer the beef mixture in a greased baking dish, then spread the cheese and noodle mixture over the top.
- Optional: sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top.
- 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
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).