Betty Mayfield's Beef Casserole

My sister and I used to request this recipe often. Mom never seemed to make it often enough... we loved it! I'm not sure where my Mom got the recipe, but I think Betty Mayfield was a past Miss America? Not sure!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2  cloves garlic, pressed
•  pepper, to taste
• 1 (6 ounce) package  egg noodles, cooked and drained
• 1  cup sour cream
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 6  green onions, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup American cheese, grated

Directions

1. Brown ground beef; drain.
2. Add salt, sugar, tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic and pepper.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked egg noodles with sour cream, cream cheese and green onions.
4. In a greased 3-quart casserole dish, arrange meat mixture and noodle mixture in alternate layers.
5. Top with cheese.
6. Cover and bake at 350F for 35 minutes.
7. I serve this casserole with a fresh salad and hot garlic bread!
8. Enjoy!