Here’s a casserole that our family enjoys. This dish is called Hamburger Casserole – very original name I must say!
I know you’re wondering why I’m making two.

Well, the smaller dish contains gluten free noodles for my Jo.
I’ll give you the exact recipe – which I never follow. I just throw things in and hope for the best. I think I used too many noodles this time – not that the little kids would complain. They’d be happy with only noodles to eat!
Hamburger Casserole
2 cups cooked small egg noodles – spread in bottom of casserole dish
1 lb. ground beef – scramble fry until brown, drain grease
– add the following five ingredients and simmer gently for 15 minutes
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 tsp. garlic powder (or minced garlic clove)
2 – 7 1/2 oz. cans of Tomato sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
– pour meat mixture over noodles in casserole dish
1 cup sour cream – spread over meat, smoothing level
1 cup cottage cheese – spread over sour cream layer
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese – layer over top to cover completely
– bake uncovered at 350 for 30 minutes, until bubbly.
2) I cook it for more than 30 minutes – we like the cheese crusty!
3) I actually have a set of matching dishes! (and they even have lids)
okay, and bonus item . . .
4) I need to clean my stove!
Hamburger Casserole has a mild lasagna flavour.
Darn – it doesn’t look like there are going to be any leftovers! Jo’s the lucky one – she gets another meal from her dish.

It passed the two-year-old test – she likes it!
And there’s the faithful Lacie, waiting and hoping for a crumb to fall to the floor. Sorry Lace – we like it too much!

