Leslie'S Delight
Leslie's Delight is a hearty casserole combining savory ground beef, creamy cheeses, and tender noodles, ideal for comforting family dinners and cheese lovers alike.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. medium egg noodles ⓘ
- 1 clove garlic, minced ⓘ
- 1 1/2 lb. ground beef ⓘ
- 1 Tbsp. margarine ⓘ
- 1/3 c. chopped onion ⓘ
- 1/4 c. chopped green bell pepper ⓘ
- 3 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce ⓘ
- 1 Tbsp. sugar ⓘ
- salt and pepper to taste ⓘ
- 1/4 c. sour cream ⓘ
- 8 oz. cream cheese ⓘ
- 1 c. cottage cheese ⓘ
- 1 c. grated Cheddar cheese ⓘ
Instructions
- Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions and drain.
- Brown the ground beef, minced garlic, chopped onion, and chopped green bell pepper in margarine until meat is cooked through.
- Add tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper to the beef mixture and simmer briefly.
- In a separate bowl, blend together the cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese until smooth.
- In a greased 9 x 13-inch casserole dish, layer half of the cooked noodles.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the noodles.
- Add the remaining noodles on top of the cheese layer.
- Pour the ground beef mixture over the noodles.
- Sprinkle the grated Cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 to 35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
636
kcal
32% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).