Cheese Recipe 34: Cheddar Beef and Noodle Casserole

This recipe yields about 6-8 servings.


Ingredients:

½ cup onion peeled and chopped


1 can or jar mushrooms 94oz) drained


2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese


¼ teaspoon garlic powder


1 8 ounce can tomato sauce


1 cans (10 ounces) cheese soup


1 15 ounce jar of favorite spaghetti sauce


1 ½ pounds ground beef extra lean


1 8 ounce pack of noodles cooked and drained


Pepper to taste


Method:

In a large skillet brown the beef with the chopped onion and then drain well. Stir in cheese soup, mushrooms, spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Simmer over medium heat, 3-4 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine sauce and beef mixture to the noodles in a 13x9 baking dish. Cover with lid or foil and bake for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Then uncover and sprinkle with the shredded cheese and bake for an additional minute, or until cheese is melted.

Alternative Cheeses:

Gouda, Muenster, and Italian Cheddar Cheese Curds