Beef Lombardi Casserole
Beef Lombardi Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for family dinners or potlucks. Layers of creamy noodles, rich beef-tomato sauce, and melty cheddar cheese combine to create a crowd-pleasing meal that’s simple to prepare and bursting with flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can diced tomatoes 28 oz, with juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce adjust to taste
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 ounces egg noodles cooked
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 6 green onions chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes with juice, honey, Tabasco sauce, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Let it simmer for 30 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked egg noodles with cream cheese until smooth. Mix in chopped green onions and sour cream until evenly distributed.
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread half of the noodle mixture on the bottom, top with half of the beef sauce, and sprinkle with 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with cheddar cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes. Cut into portions and serve warm with a fresh green salad or garlic bread.
Notes
For extra flavor, try using a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portionsCalories: 624kcalCarbohydrates: 22.5gProtein: 29gFat: 44.8gSaturated Fat: 22.3gTrans Fat: 0.8gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 8.5g