Runza Casserole
This hearty Runza Casserole features layers of flaky crescent roll dough filled with seasoned ground beef, sautéed cabbage, and onions, all topped with melted mozzarella. A comforting, Midwestern classic in an easy casserole format.
Ingredients
- 2 packages refrigerated crescent rolls (do not separate rolls)
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Unroll one package of crescent rolls (keep it in a full sheet) and press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for 5 minutes, then remove from oven.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, season and cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed, then push meat to the edges of the skillet.
- Add butter to the center of the skillet. Once melted, stir in the chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes.
- Add the shredded cabbage and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Spread the beef and cabbage mixture evenly over the baked crescent roll crust.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the filling, then top with the second sheet of crescent roll dough.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!