Dream Casserole
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.
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
- Cook the noodles, then drain.
- Saute the ground beef until crumbly.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and spices; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, green onions, and green pepper.
- In a greased 2-quart casserole, spread half of the noodles, half of the meat mixture, and all of the cheese-sour cream mixture.
- Add the remaining noodles and top with the remaining meat mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
430
kcal
21% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).