Kittencal’s Cabbage Roll Casserole 🥘
Description:
This delightful Kittencal’s Cabbage Roll Casserole recipe offers a brilliant alternative to traditional cabbage rolls, boasting all the flavors you adore but with a fraction of the time investment. Developed with care, this dish promises to tantalize your taste buds and simplify your meal prep routine. 🕒
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories per serving: 562.5
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Fat Content: 33.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 16g
- Cholesterol Content: 106.8mg
- Sodium Content: 958mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 33.5g
- Fiber Content: 4g
- Sugar Content: 11.9g
- Protein Content: 31.9g
Ingredients:
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup uncooked converted rice
- 1 can condensed tomato soup
- 1 cup pasta sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 head of cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Dried chili flakes (optional)
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
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Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease a large baking dish to prevent sticking.
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Cook the Bacon: In a frying pan, cook the bacon until it’s crisp. Once done, drain the excess fat and set the bacon aside.
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Brown the Ground Beef: In the same skillet used for the bacon, cook the ground beef with chopped onion, minced garlic, green pepper, and dried chili flakes (if using). Cook until the meat is nicely browned.
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Season: Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to the ground beef mixture. Stir well to incorporate the flavors.
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Incorporate Rice: Mix the uncooked rice into the hamburger mixture, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
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Prepare Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the condensed tomato soup, pasta sauce, and water. Stir until well combined, then heat the mixture until it’s bubbly.
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Layering: Spread the shredded cabbage evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
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Add Meat Mixture: Carefully spread the hot ground beef mixture over the cabbage, making sure not to stir it into the cabbage layer.
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Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together.
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Uncover and Continue Baking: After 45 minutes, uncover the casserole and continue baking until the cabbage is soft and the rice is fully cooked, approximately 20-25 minutes more.
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Cheesy Finish: If desired, sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the casserole during the last 5 minutes of baking. This adds a delightful cheesy crust to the dish.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once fully cooked, remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving. Dive in and enjoy the delicious flavors of this hearty cabbage roll casserole!
This recipe, crafted by Kittencal, offers a convenient and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of traditional cabbage rolls without the lengthy preparation time. Perfect for busy weeknights or anytime you crave comfort food with a twist, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite! 🍽️
