"This is a great casserole that I have been making for years, it's one of my family's favorite dishes. Feel free to adjust all ingredient amounts to suit taste. I usually season the ground beef/onion mixture with seasoned salt and add in some cayenne pepper for heat but that is optional...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 lbs lean ground beef
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste) (optional)
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2 -3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (or more or less if desired)
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1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 teaspoon sugar
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salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
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1 large green onion, finely chopped (can use 2 onions)
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3 cups cooked fine egg noodles
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or more if desired)
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1/8 teaspoon paprika