Mrs. Strong's Casserole

My grandmother got this recipe from an old neighbor, it's a lot like lasagna...but a lot better! It's absolutely delicious. Try it yourself!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 489 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• salt to taste
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
• 6 green onions, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Stir in crushed garlic, salt, sugar and tomato sauce; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes

Step 3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside.

Step 4

In a small bowl combine green onions, cream cheese and sour cream. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, place 1/3 of the noodles, cheese mixture, and tomato sauce; repeat twice. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top of the casserole.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until bubbly; serve.