Hamburger Casserole Amish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 1/2 pounds ground beef.
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3 tablespoons melted salted butter.
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8 ounces softened cream cheese.
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1 cup small curd cottage cheese.
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1/2 cup sour cream with a slight tang.
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8 ounces of broad egg noodles.
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1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking).
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1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced.
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1/2 cup onion, diced small.
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1 can (14.5 oz) drained diced tomatoes.
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3/4 cup of condensed tomato soup for flavor.
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1 teaspoon of Worcestershire for a kick.
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1 cup grated cheese of choice.
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Fresh sprigs of herbs to garnish.
# Instructions:
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Turn your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 pan with oil or grease it lightly.
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Boil egg noodles in a pot of salted water. Stop cooking when they're just firm, around 5 or 6 minutes.
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Blend together cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and melted butter until smooth.
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Cook the beef in a skillet with the onion and green pepper until browned, then drain any grease.
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Stir the drained tomatoes, tomato soup, and Worcestershire sauce into the cooked beef mixture.
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Put half the noodles in the pan, add some of the cheese mixture and meat mixture on top, and repeat the layers. Sprinkle grated cheese over the top.
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Put it in the oven without a lid and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until everything is hot and bubbly.
# Notes:
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Salt the water for boiling noodles generously.
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Avoid overcooking the noodles—keep them firm.
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Take ingredients out of the fridge early to warm them up.