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Runza Casserole Recipe

Runza Casserole Recipe

This hearty Runza casserole layers savory beef, cabbage, and cheddar between buttery crescent crusts. It bakes up golden and feeds a crowd.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.25 lb ground beef lean 85–90% preferred
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1.5 tsp minced garlic about 3 cloves
  • 5 cup shredded green cabbage
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp kosher salt or to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp caraway seeds optional but classic
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard optional
  • 2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 16 oz refrigerated crescent roll dough two 8-oz cans
  • 1 tbsp butter, melted for brushing

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef, breaking it up; drain any excess fat.
  • Stir in onion and cook until softened, 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Add cabbage and cook, stirring, until wilted and tender, 6–8 minutes.
  • Season with Worcestershire, salt, pepper, caraway, and mustard. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Unroll half the crescent dough. Press seams together and fit into the dish to cover the bottom and slightly up the sides.
  • Par-bake the bottom crust 6–7 minutes until just set. Remove from oven.
  • Spread the beef-cabbage mixture evenly over the crust. Sprinkle cheddar on top.
  • Lay remaining dough over the cheese. Pinch seams and edges to seal.
  • Brush the top with melted butter. Bake 20–25 minutes until deep golden and bubbling.
  • Rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

Notes

Variation: Swap half the cheddar for pepper jack and add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat. Make-ahead: Assemble up to 1 day ahead, cover, and refrigerate; add 5–10 minutes to baking time. Leftovers reheat well in a 350°F oven for 10–12 minutes.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Runza Casserole Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.