Eight-Layer Casserole
"My sister shared this original recipe, but I adapted it for my family's taste. I like that it's a nutritious meal in one dish, and when my boys were young, it was a good way to disguise vegetables. This is also a good dish for potlucks. —Jo Prusha, Omaha, Nebraska..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound frozen home-style egg noodles
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2 pounds ground beef
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2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
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1 tablespoon dried minced onion
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2 teaspoons sugar
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2 teaspoons each Italian seasoning, dried basil and dried parsley flakes
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1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup whole milk
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2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
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1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Minced fresh parsley, optional
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