creamy ground beef casserole

(6 RATINGS)
289 Pinches
Holland, PA
Updated on Jul 12, 2012

An amazing, delicious casserole. So good with salad and garlic bread.

prep time 40 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
  • 1-1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1/2 pound wide noodles, cooked
  • 2-1/2 cup grated monterey jack cheese, divided
  • 1 cup canned sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg. slightly beaten
  • 2-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1-1/2 cup grated monterey jack cheese
  • 1 package {10 ounce} frozen spinach, thawed and well drained
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onion

How To Make creamy ground beef casserole

  • Step 1
    Brown ground beef; then add garlic, onions, and mushrooms, drain, then season with salt to taste. Add in 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese and spaghetti sauce; mix to combine, then simmer for 20 to 30 minutes over medium low heat, covered.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, combine spinach with 2-1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, sour cream, egg, green onion, garlic powder and 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; Mix to combine, then fold in cooked noodles.
  • Step 3
    In a greased 9 X 13 inch pan, spoon in the spinach mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup parmesan cheese. Top evenly with the ground beef mixture, then sprinkle 1 cup parmesan cheese over the ground beef mixture.
  • Step 4
    Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes; remove from oven, then sprinkle with 1-1/2 cups monterey jack cheese on top. Return to oven and bake for 5 minutes more.
  • Step 5
    You can use grated mozzaella cheese for the top. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

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Category: Beef
Category: Casseroles
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake

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