Beef and Cheese Casserole

I created this recipe, based on a casserole we used to eat when I was growing up.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 8  ounces  wide egg noodles, prepared according to package
• 1  lb ground beef
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 16  ounces tomato sauce
• 8  ounces sour cream
• 8  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 6  green onions, chopped
• 1  cup cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Brown ground beef and minced garlic. Add tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and sugar to beef mixture and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream and onion, mixing well.
4. In prepared 3 quart casserole dish, layer 1/2 of noodles, 1/2 cheese mixture, then 1/2 meat mixture. Repeat the layers. Spread grated cheese on top of the last layer.
5. Bake for 30 minutes.