company casserole

*1 lb hamburger
*1 tablespoon butter
*1 (16oz) can diced tomatoes
*8oz egg noodles
*8oz cottage cheese
*8oz cream cheese
*1/4 c. sour cream
*1/3 c. sliced green onions
*1 tablespoon chopped green peppers
*2 tablespoons melted butter

1. preheat oven to 350*. brown beef in 1 tablespoon butter; drain excess grease. stir in tomatoes; remove from heat.

2. boil noodles in salted water for 10 minutes, or till tender; drain.

3. combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, onions, and green peppers.

4. in a buttered 2-qt casserole dish, spread 1/2 of the noodles into bottom of dish. cover with cheese mixture then top with the remaining noodles. spoon burger sauce over top, pressing down with the back of a spoon.

5. bake covered 20-30 minutes. let set for 10 minutes before serving.

serves: 4
prep time: 15 minutes
total time: 55 minutes