Double Cheese Hamburger Casserole
Submitted by DELINDA
Beefy noodle casserole loaded with cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream in a savory tomato sauce. Cook it stovetop in 5 minutes or bake it in the oven for a bubbly, golden weeknight dinner.
YIELD
5 servingsPREP
30 minCOOK
30 minREADY
60 minThis is old-school comfort food at its finest. Ground beef, egg noodles, and a creamy triple-cheese sauce made with cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream all come together in one gloriously hearty casserole.
Tomato sauce ties everything together with a savory backbone, and sliced fresh tomatoes layered on top add a bright pop of color and freshness.
You get two cooking options here: simmer it on the stovetop for a quick 5-minute finish, or bake it in the oven for that bubbly, golden casserole experience. Either way, it feeds five hungry people and leaves zero leftovers.
Chef Tips
- Drain the ground beef well after browning so the casserole doesn’t get greasy
- Soften the cream cheese to room temperature so it melts smoothly into the mixture
- For a stovetop version, keep stirring frequently so the cheese doesn’t stick to the bottom
Ingredients
Directions
Cook the noodles as directed on the package and then drain.
While the noodles are cooking, cook and stir the meat, the onion and the celery in a large skillet until the meat is brown.
Drain off the excess fat.
Stir in the noodles tomato sauce, salt, cream cheese, cottage cheese and the sour cream.
To cook in a skillet: Heat the mixture to boiling, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Remove from the heat.
Cut the tomato into thin slices and arrange on the meat mixture.
Cover and let sit for about 5 minutes or until the tomato slices are warmed.
To cook in the oven: Turn the mixture into an ungreased 1½-quart casserole.
Cut the tomato into thin slices and arrange on the meat mixture.
Cover and bake in a 350℉ (180℃). oven until hot, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
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