Runza Casserole is a traditional dish that is a staple in many households. It is a hearty, filling, and comforting meal that is perfect for a family dinner. This casserole is made with layers of savory ground beef, caramelized onions, and shredded cabbage, all encased in buttery crescent rolls and topped with a generous layer of melted Mozzarella cheese. This recipe is easy to make, and it’s a delicious way to switch up your dinner game. Give it a try, and it might become your family’s new favorite!
My husband is a huge fan of this dish, and it has become a favorite in our household. The smell of the sizzling beef, onions, and cabbage wafting through the kitchen is enough to make everyone’s mouths water. I remember the first time I made it, my husband was hesitant to try it, but after one bite, he was hooked. Since then, we have enjoyed this casserole many times, and it has become a comfort food staple in our family. I’m sure it will become one in yours too!
“Why This Runza Casserole Recipe is a Must-Try for Your Next Family Dinner”
- The combination of savory ground beef, caramelized onions, and shredded cabbage makes for a delicious and hearty meal.
- The buttery crescent rolls give the casserole a satisfying crunch and a beautiful golden brown top.
- The generous layer of melted Mozzarella cheese adds a creamy and gooey texture that perfectly complements the other flavors.
- This recipe is easy to make and can be prepared in under an hour, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
- The recipe can be adjusted to suit your preferences, such as adding spices or swapping out the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken.
Ingredients:
- 2 packages of refrigerated crescent rolls (16 oz/454 g each)
- 2 lbs (907 g) ground beef
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter
- 4 cups (500 g) green cabbage, shredded
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups (170 g) Mozzarella cheese, grated
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set it aside.
- Unroll one tube of crescent rolls but do not separate the rolls. Place the sheet in the bottom of the prepared baking dish and bake for 5 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, season the ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain the fat as needed and push the meat to the outer edges of the skillet.
- Add butter to the center of the skillet. Once melted, add onions, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
- Add cabbage and let cook down until wilted, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Spread the beef and cabbage mixture over the baked crescent rolls in the baking dish. Top with Mozzarella cheese and the remaining sheet of crescent roll dough.
- Bake until the top is golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Try this Mouth-Watering Runza Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 packages of refrigerated crescent rolls 16 oz/454 g each
- 2 lbs 907 g ground beef
- 2 tablespoons 28 g butter
- 4 cups 500 g green cabbage, shredded
- 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups 170 g Mozzarella cheese, grated
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set it aside.
- Unroll one tube of crescent rolls but do not separate the rolls. Place the sheet in the bottom of the prepared baking dish and bake for 5 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, season the ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain the fat as needed and push the meat to the outer edges of the skillet.
- Add butter to the center of the skillet. Once melted, add onions, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
- Add cabbage and let cook down until wilted, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Spread the beef and cabbage mixture over the baked crescent rolls in the baking dish. Top with Mozzarella cheese and the remaining sheet of crescent roll dough.
- Bake until the top is golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
