The Casserole That Made Grandma Jealous

Cook the egg noodles according to package directions for 5 minutes, then drain.

Preheat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat and grease it to prevent sticking.

Brown the ground beef in the skillet.

Add the chopped onions and cook until softened.

If using frozen bell peppers, add them now; if fresh, wait until later to add them.

Once the beef is browned, soak up excess grease with a paper towel.

Add the tomato sauce, granulated garlic, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the skillet and stir to combine.

Let the mixture cook for 3 minutes.

Cut the softened cream cheese into pieces and add it to the skillet along with the sour cream; stir to combine.

Reduce the heat to simmer to prevent the cheese from curdling.

Add the cooked egg noodles to the skillet and mix well to combine.

Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish and pour the mixture into it, ensuring it fits.

Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30 minutes.

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