Vintage '50s Hamburger Casserole

This is a recipe that can be dressed up or down, changed to use a variety of ingredients and still work out to be as tasty as you can imagine.

Vintage Hamburger Casserole

• 8 oz large noodles (elbow, rotini or any other favorite)
• 1 1/2 lb ground beef (if you prefer, use ground turkey or chicken)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 med. green pepper, chopped
•  1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 14 oz can of diced tomatoes
• 1/2 lb sharp cheddar, grated or cut into small chunks
• 1 large can cream-style corn (or use regular corn or peas and add a can of cream soup)
• 1 can pitted black olives - optional (the sliced ones work well)
• Dash of Tabasco sauce for flavor (some people prefer to use ketchup)

1. Boil noodles according to package directions. Set aside.
2. Brown meat, onion and green pepper. Add salt and black pepper.
3. In large mixing bowl, add all ingredients and fold well. 
4. Pour into 2-3 qt casserole.  Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour

Goes well with your favorite mixed green salad or a tomato, cucumber and onion salad.

Yields 12 servings.