CHEESY ITALIAN BEEF BAKE

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This is a new recipe that I decided to try out on my family. They enjoyed it very much! My kitchen smelled just like lasagne! Next time I might try using Italian sausage or pepperoni in it.

Provided by Sheryl Jewell-Rapson

Categories     Beef

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 jar(s) chunky garden style pasta sauce
1 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
1/3 c sour cream
2 c shredded parmesan cheese (8 oz)
3/4 tsp italian seasoning
2 c original bisquick mix
1 1/2 c milk

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 13x9 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 10 inch skillet cook beef over medium- high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently,until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in pasta sauce.
  • 2. In small bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, 1/2 cup of the parmesan cheese and 1/4 tsp of the italian seasoning until smooth and creamy. Spoon half of the beef mixture (about 2 cups ) into the baking dish. Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture evenly onto the beef mixture. Spoon remaining beef mixture over the cream cheese mixture.
  • 3. In medium bowl, stir 1 cup of the Parmesan Cheese, the Bisquick mix and milk with wire wisk or fork until well blended. Pour over beef mixture.
  • 4. Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until light brown. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese and 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning. Bake 5 minutes. Let stand at least 10 minutes before serving.

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