A melty, flavorful meal that will have everybody begging for seconds!
Who doesnt love agood ole casserole?
Deliciously cheesy, packed with veggies and proteins, pleasing all palates, even the pickiest of them all.
Credit: Marty Baldwin
What Is Eight-Layer Casserole?
Well show you below how to reheat it properly so you dont lose its taste ortexture.
Ingredients
3cupsdried medium noodles(6oz.)
1lb.ground beef
2(8-oz.
)canstomato sauce
1tsp.dried basil, crushed
12tsp.sugar
12tsp.garlic powder
14tsp.salt
14tsp.ground black pepper
1(8-oz.
)containerdairy sour cream
1(8-oz.)
pkg.cream cheese, softened
12cupmilk
13cupchopped onion(1small)
1(10-oz.
)pkg.frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1cupshredded cheddar cheese(4oz.)
Directions
Grease a 2-quart casserole or a 2-quart square baking dish; set aside.
Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook beef until brown.
Stir tomato sauce, basil, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into skillet.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Stir in milk and onion.
Top with the remaining meat mixture and noodles.
Cover and chill the remaining cream cheese mixture until needed.
Cover the casserole or baking dish with lightly greased foil.
Bake in a 350-degree F oven for about 45 minutes or until heated through.
Uncover; spread with remaining cream cheese mixture.
Sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.
Bake, uncovered, for about 10 minutes more, or until the cheese is melted.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
How to Make Eight-Layer Casserole Ahead
Looking to meal prep and save some time?
Prepare as directed through Step 3.
Cover with lightly greased foil and chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
To reheat it, bake in a 350-degree F oven for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
