Runza casserole is a delightful dish inspired by the famous Nebraska Runza sandwiches. Here’s a simple recipe to make your own Runza casserole:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 package (16 ounces) sauerkraut, drained
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, sautΓ© until onions are translucent.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the drained sauerkraut into the skillet with the ground beef mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together. Remove from heat.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, making sure to cover the bottom completely.
- Spread the ground beef and sauerkraut mixture evenly over the crescent roll dough.
- Sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese over the beef mixture.
- Cover the casserole with another layer of crescent roll dough, sealing the edges.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the crescent roll crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once baked, allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your homemade Runza casserole!
