Hamburger-Cream Cheese Casserole

1 pound hamburger
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (8 ounce) package noodles
1 cup creamed cottage cheese
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup green onion, sliced
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped (optional)

Brown hamburger and onion in butter; stir in salt, pepper and tomato sauce. Remove from heat.

Cook noodles according to directions on package; drain.

Combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, green onion and green pepper.

In a 3-quart casserole spread half the noodles, cover with cheese mixture; top with remaining noodles. Pour hamburger mixture over top. Bake at 250 degrees F for about 30 minutes.

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

NOTE: This may be frozen.