Italian Casserole

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound Italian sausage
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons onion, chopped
• 8 ounce can tomato sauce
• Salt, to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or to taste
• 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded, 1 cup
• See Below for Topping Information

Topping:
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese *
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded, 1 cup

Brown the meats along with the garlic, onions and mushrooms; season with a little salt and pepper. Drain fat; stir in the remaining ingredients. Adjust the seasoning if necessary and put in a greased 7x11" baking dish.

Combine the topping ingredients and spoon over the surface of the meat mixture. Spread evenly with a spatula. Bake at 350º about 40 minutes until the topping is nicely browned.