Company’s Coming Casserole Easy & Tasty! Delicious Make Ahead Meal!

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce can reduce sodium and preservatives.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat options lower calories while still melting well.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko crumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can be a cost-effective substitute.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

Mince 1 onion and red bell pepper.

In a large skillet, combine the minced onion, red bell pepper, and ground beef; cook until browned.

Add a 28 ounce can of tomato sauce to the meat mixture; optionally add a teaspoon of sugar to reduce acidity.

Cook egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente; drain.

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cream cheeses, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 2 cups of Colby jack cheese; mix until incorporated but not completely smooth.

Incorporate garlic to taste into the meat mixture.

Add a heaping teaspoon of Cajun seasoning to the meat mixture.

Layer half of the meat mixture in a greased baking dish.

Sprinkle a layer of Colby jack cheese over the meat mixture.

Add a light sprinkle of black olives on top of the cheese layer.

Add another layer of the meat mixture, smoothing it out.

Top with more Colby jack cheese and optional jalapeno slices.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

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