Cottage Cheesy Beef Bake Recipes

CHEESY BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add the tomato sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. , In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, onions and green pepper. Drain noodles; place half in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with half each of the meat and cheese mixtures. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

CHEESY BEEFY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook egg noodles per package directions.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown beef until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
• Add oil if needed.
• Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, salt and pepper and simmer 5 minutes.
• With an electric mixer, beat together sour cream, cream cheese, and cottage cheese in a medium bowl.
• Fold in onions and bell pepper and mix well.
• In 9 x 13-inch baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray, add half of the noodles, half the cheese mixture and half the meat mixture in layers.
• Repeat layers, ending with meat.
• Top with cheddar cheese.
• Cover and bake 30 minutes.
• Uncover and bake until bubbly, about 15 minutes longer.
• Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

COTTAGE CHEESY BEEF BAKE

Steps:

• In large saucepan, cook noodles per package directions until just tender; drain.
• While noodles are cooking, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese and egg in a small bowl.
• Beat until fluffy.
• In skillet, brown onion and bell peppers until softened.
• Add ground beef and cook until meat is browned; drain off fat.
• Stir in tomato sauce, salt, marjoram, pepper and the cooked, drained noodles.
• Place half of this mixture in a greased 10x6-inch baking dish.
• Spread cheese mixture over meat mixture.
• Top with remaining meat mixture.
• Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake (uncovered) at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes, until heated through and bubbling at edges.

COTTAGE CHEESE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix cottage cheese, spinach, eggs, and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl; pour into an 8-inch square baking dish and smooth into an even layer.
• Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is bubbling along the edges, 20 to 30 minutes. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

CHEESY BEEF AND BEAN BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a large skillet over medium high heat, combine the ground beef and salt and pepper to taste. Saute for 10 minutes, or until well browned. Add the tomato sauce, onion and Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Prepare potatoes according to package directions. Place beef mixture into a casserole dish. Layer the beans over the beef and smooth prepared potatoes over the beans.
• Sprinkle the cheese over the potatoes and bake uncovered at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes.

COTTAGE CHEESE POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Place potatoes in 3-quart saucepan; add enough water to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until tender; drain thoroughly. Place potatoes in ungreased square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches.
• Place cottage cheese, sour cream, flour, salt, garlic powder and pepper in food processor or blender. Cover and process until smooth. Add cottage cheese mixture, onion and cheese to potatoes; stir in gently.
• Mix corn flake crumbs and margarine in small bowl; sprinkle over potatoes.
• Bake uncovered 18 to 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

CHEESY ITALIAN BEEF BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in pasta sauce.
• Mix cream cheese, sour cream, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning in small bowl until smooth and creamy.
• Spoon half of the beef mixture (about 2 cups) into baking dish. Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture evenly onto beef mixture. Spoon remaining beef mixture over cream cheese mixture.
• Stir 1 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the Bisquick mix and milk in medium bowl until blended. Pour over beef mixture.
• Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until light golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Bake 5 minutes longer. Let stand at least 10 minutes before cutting.