Beef Supreme

This is a lasagna-like casserole that my grandmother would make and take to the family reunion each year. I always looked forward to it. I cooked this for my husband when we were still dating, and he was very impressed. Portion control is key to eating this yummy casserole. It's so good--sometimes you just can't stop!

Sauce:

1.5 lbs ground beef

10.5 oz of tomato/spaghetti sauce

14.5 oz of diced tomatoes

2 cloves of garlic, crushed

Noodle Mixture:

8 oz egg noodles, cooked and drained

8 oz sour cream

6 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup onion

Shredded mozzarella or Italian cheese

Combine ingredients for sauce in a pot on the stove. Bring to a low boil, then simmer on low for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Combine ingredients for the noodle mixture in a bowl. If the noodles are warm and the cream cheese is softened, the mixture is a lot smoother.

Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Begin by spreading a small amount of sauce across the bottom of the pan. Then, spread about a third of the noodle mixture. Top with 1/3 of sauce, and shredded cheese. Repeat layers until you have used all of the ingredients. End with shredded cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes (until cheese is melted and bubbly).