Aunt Margaret’s Layered Noodle Bake

Margaret Gernert was Gramma Moore's sister.

• 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese
• ½ cup cottage cheese
• ¼ cup sour cream
• ½ pound ground beef
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped green pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3 quart boiling water
• 7 ounces (5½ to 6 cups) medium egg noodles
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Blend cream cheese, cottage cheese and sour cream. Set aside.

In skillet, brown beef, onion, and green pepper in 1 tablespoon butter, stirring to separate meat particles.

Stir in tomato sauce and ½ teaspoon salt.

Cook 5 to 6 minutes and drain noodles in colander.

In 2-quart casserole, put a layer of noodles, cover with cheese mixture, then a layer of noodles, cover with meat mixture, repeat.

Pour melted butter over the casserole. Top with cheese.

Bake at 325º about 40 to 50 minutes, until bubbling and nicely browned.

Yield: 6 servings

Source: Grace's recipe file