Easy Layer Bake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A hearty layered casserole featuring noodles, seasoned ground beef, creamy cheese and spinach, baked to perfection. Perfect for family dinners and make-ahead meals.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (5 to 6 oz.) pkg. medium noodles
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • 3 Tbsp. milk
  • 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
  • 1 pkg. chopped spinach, cooked and drained

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to package directions.
  2. In a bowl, stir together the cream cheese, sour cream, and milk.
  3. In a 2-quart casserole, layer half of the meat mixture, all of the cooked spinach, and half of the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Add the remaining meat and the rest of the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Top with grated Cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 40 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

466 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.7g 31% DV
Total Fat 23.5g 30% DV
Carbs 48.7g 18% DV
Fiber 2g 7% DV
Sugar 14.1g 28% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10121.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 492.5mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 68.8mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 353mcg 39% DV
Vitamin C 33.3mg 37% DV
Vitamin D 0.7mcg 4% DV
Calcium 377.5mg 29% DV
Iron 4mg 22% DV

* % 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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