A straightforward recipe for hamburger casserole that Grandma used to make for dinner.

For a hamburger alternative, try this casserole recipe for family dinner or a potluck gathering.

Jill Bauer, a Pennsylvania resident and food and lifestyle expert, shared her grandmother's recipe for an ultra comforting hamburger casserole on her website, JustJill.com.

"Although the name suggests otherwise, this burger doesn't taste like a typical American burger. Instead, it has a Mexican twist due to the sour cream, and it pairs well with crescent rolls or bread, similar to a pasta dish."

Get the easy recipe below.

Got leftovers?

Store in an airtight container and pop into the freezer.

Super Simple Hamburger Casserole by Jill Bauer

Makes 12 servings

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 20-30 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 chopped onion

1 clove garlic, minced

2 (8-ounce) cans of tomato sauce

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

½ package of medium egg noodles

8 ounces sour cream

16 ounces cottage cheese

1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

Cook the ground beef in a pan until fully cooked, then drain any excess liquid.

Cook with onion, garlic, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper for 15 minutes on low heat.

Arrange noodles on the bottom of a casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray, then pour in the meat sauce, sour cream, and cottage cheese before mixing.

Cover with mozzarella cheese and bake in the oven at 350℉ for 20 to 30 minutes, or until it's bubbly.

6. Serve immediately or let cool and place in the freezer covered.

The recipe, originally owned by justjill.com, was shared with Planet Chronicle Digital.