Hamburger Cheese Bake(Serves 10) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) pkg. noodles
2 lb. ground beef (I use 1 lb. ground turkey and 1 lb. lean ground beef)
1 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 tsp. oregano
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 c. cottage cheese
1/2 c. sour cream

Preparation

Cook noodles according to package directions.
Drain well. Brown meat with onion, green pepper and garlic.
Add salt and pepper.
Stir in oregano and tomato sauce; set aside.
Soften cream cheese; blend with sour cream and cottage cheese.
Place 1/2 of noodles in large casserole.
Cover with cheese mixture.
Place remaining noodles on top.
Cover with meat mixture.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 30 minutes or until heated through.