Cheesy Italian Beef Bake

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1 1/2 pounds (750 g) lean ground beef

1 can (680 mL) tomato pasta sauce (any variety)

1 pkg (250 g) cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup sour cream

2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese

3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix

1 1/2 cups milk

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Heat oven to 375°F. Spray rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in pasta sauce.
2

Mix cream cheese, sour cream, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning in small bowl until smooth and creamy.
3

Spoon half of the beef mixture (about 2 cups) into baking dish. Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture evenly onto beef mixture. Spoon remaining beef mixture over cream cheese mixture.
4

Stir 1 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the Bisquick™ mix and milk in medium bowl until blended. Pour over beef mixture.
5

Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until light golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Bake 5 minutes longer. Let stand at least 10 minutes before cutting.