In the realm of hearty and comforting Midwestern cuisine, runza casserole stands as a shining star. This delectable dish, often associated with Nebraska, combines the irresistible flavors of seasoned ground beef, tangy sauerkraut, and soft, pillowy bread in a heartwarming casserole. Savor the aroma of sautéed onions and garlic mingling with the savory beef and tangy sauerkraut, while the bread crumbs add a delightful crunch and golden-brown crust. This recipe collection offers two variations of runza casserole: one that utilizes pre-made crescent roll dough for a quick and easy meal, and another that features a homemade breadcrumb topping for a classic touch. Both versions promise a satisfying and flavorful experience that will leave you craving more.
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RUNZA CASSEROLE RECIPE
Runza Casserole is inspired by a world-famous sandwich made with ground beef and cabbage. This is a filling, delicious and affordable way to feed a family!
Provided by Megan Porta
Categories Main Dish
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. Roll out one tube of crescent rolls and place on the bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 5 minutes.
- Add 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef to a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the meat is no longer pink. Drain and use a spatula to move the meat to outer edges of the skillet. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the center of the skillet and allow it to melt. Add the onions, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Add half of a head of cabbage (shredded) and cook for 5 minutes, or until it has cooked down and wilted. Season again with salt and pepper. Pour meat-cabbage mixture over top of bottom crescent layer. Top with an even layer of shredded cheddar cheese. Top with the remaining crescent roll dough. Bake 20-25 minutes or until crescent rolls are golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 834 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EASY RUNZA CASSEROLE
This is an easy, cheesy casserole version of the great-tasting runza.
Provided by ROSEBUDY23
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a deep skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder; cook until onion softens, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cabbage and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir mushroom soup into the skillet.
- Open crescent roll packages and unroll dough. Press 8 pieces into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour beef mixture on top. Cover with mozzarella and Cheddar cheeses. Place remaining 8 pieces of dough on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and filling is bubbling, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 56.8 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 775.7 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
KAREN'S RUNZA CASSEROLE
You have got to try this! I made it for our Easter Potluck and there were NO leftovers!! It is very delicious and easy to make!
Provided by Lori Borgmann
Categories Casseroles
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Brown meat. Halfway through add onions and cabbage, salt, pepper, worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Cook on medium heat until onions and cabbage are translucent. Add cream of mushroom soup and mix throughly.
- 2. Put one roll of crescent roll dough in bottom of greased 9X13 pan. If using the dough with the seams, simply pinch the seams together. You may need to gently spread the dough so that it completely covers the bottom of the pan.
- 3. Evenly spread meat mixture on top of crescent roll dough. Sprinkle cheese on top of meat mixture. (*Note - I used 16oz of cheese because we like cheese. You may only use 8oz if you wish. I also made half the casserole with american cheese slices and the other half with mozzerella. They were both good so you can choose your cheese!)
- 4. Gently lay second can of crescent roll dough on top. Be sure to pinch the seams together! Bake at 350 degrees for 45 - 50 minutes.
RUNZA CASSEROLE
Yesterday you posted a runza recipe and I said that I make a runza casserole which is a lot less work, somebody ask me to post it I do not have a picture of it I just went to my recipes and type it in. Hope you all like it.
Provided by Roely Tentinger
Categories Casseroles
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Brown Hamberger, onion and cabbage: drain
- 2. Season with salt and pepper. Add soup and heat.
- 3. Take 1 tube of crescent roll and spread out in bottom of 9x 13 inc pan; layer 1/2 of hamburger mixture, top with 8 cheese slices; add remaining hamburger mixture and 8 slices of cheese.
- 4. spread second tube of crescent rolls over top. Bake 350 degrees oven for 25 minutes. Cut into squares to serve.
RUNZA CASSEROLE
I found this recipe on another website. I tried and it was awesome. I made my own changes. I family gobbled it up. So make it for your picky eaters and they will love it.
Provided by josamky1063
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Grease 9x13 pan.
- Cover bottom with 1 package of crescent rolls.
- Brown ground beef with cabbage and onions.
- Drain grease from ground beef.
- Combine ground beef, cabbage, and onion with cream of mushroom soup.
- Pour over rolls.
- Layer with swiss cheese.
- Open second can of crescent rolls layer over cheese, try to cover all cheese.
- Bake 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
- MY CHANGES WAS:.
- 2 CANS OF CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP.
- 1/2 HEAD OF CABBAGE.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 786.8, Fat 41, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 175, Sodium 895.3, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 10.1, Protein 48.3
RUNZA CASSEROLE
This Runza casserole is amazing. The crescent dough that sandwiches in the casserole on the top and bottom is slightly buttery and sweet. A nice contrast with the savory meat and cabbage mixture. It may seem like a lot of onions, but they cook down and lend such a nice flavor. We went heavy on the pepper when seasoning the ground...
Provided by Karen Petree
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2. Spread one tube of crescent rolls into the bottom of a 9x13x2 pan and bake 7 minutes or until brown.
- 3. While that is in the oven, brown the hamburger and onion in a skillet. ***Now is the time to add your choice of a thickener if you would prefer more of a gravy texture***
- 4. Drain the grease from the hamburger and add the cabbage. Let it steam for a few minutes.
- 5. Add the salt and pepper.
- 6. Spread the hamburger/cabbage mix into the pan on top of the baked crescent dough.
- 7. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the meat mixture.
- 8. Spread the 2nd tube of crescent rolls over the top of the cheese.
- 9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, covering with foil the last 10 minutes to soften the crust.
Tips for Making Runza Casserole for Two
- For a more flavorful casserole, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
- Shred the cabbage finely so that it cooks evenly.
- Add some caraway seeds to the cabbage mixture for a traditional Runza flavor.
- Use a good quality rye bread for the dumplings. Stale bread will not hold together well in the casserole.
- If you don't have time to make the dumplings, you can use store-bought refrigerated biscuits instead.
- Serve the casserole with a dollop of sour cream and a side of your favorite vegetables.
Conclusion
Runza casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is also a great way to use up leftover cabbage and ground beef. With its simple to follow steps, and customizable flavor profile, this casserole is easy to make and a sure crowd pleaser.
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