Description
This Runza Casserole recipe combines seasoned ground beef, cabbage, and cheese between layers of buttery crescent roll dough for an easy Midwestern comfort food. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep. Keywords: Runza casserole, beef and cabbage casserole, crescent roll dinner bake, Midwestern comfort food.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 cups green cabbage, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked.
2. Add chopped onion and shredded cabbage. Continue cooking until the vegetables are soft and tender.
3. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir well and remove from heat.
4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
5. Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the dish as the base crust.
6. Spread the beef and cabbage mixture evenly over the dough.
7. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top of the filling.
8. Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and place over the cheese layer. Seal the edges gently.
9. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
10. Let the casserole rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
This dish freezes well—wrap individual portions tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
Try adding a pinch of caraway seed to the cabbage for a classic Runza flavor.
For an herby finish, brush the top crust with melted butter and parsley before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg