Dream Casserole

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Dream Casserole is a comforting, cheesy baked dish combining noodles, seasoned ground meat, and a creamy cheese mixture. Topped with shredded cheddar, it offers rich flavors and a satisfying texture. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, it can be prepared ahead for added convenience and flavor development.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. package noodles
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic salt
  • 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles, then drain.
  2. Saute the ground beef until crumbly.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce and spices; simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, green onions, and green pepper.
  5. In a greased 2-quart casserole, spread half of the noodles, half of the meat mixture, and all of the cheese-sour cream mixture.
  6. Add the remaining noodles and top with the remaining meat mixture.
  7. Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese on top.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

430 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.2g 36% DV
Total Fat 24.3g 31% DV
Carbs 35.7g 13% DV
Fiber 2.4g 9% DV
Sugar 5.6g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10363mg 100% DV
Potassium 462.8mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 76.3mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 234.3mcg 26% DV
Vitamin C 47.2mg 52% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 411.3mg 32% DV
Iron 2.3mg 13% DV

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

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