Description
Crazy good casserole brings comfort and excitement to dinner tables with its irresistible blend of hearty ingredients. Layers of flavor promise a memorable meal that satisfies hunger and delights taste buds, making you crave another helping.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 lb bacon, chopped
- 2 cups shredded chicken
Vegetables and Dairy:
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (corn, peas, carrots)
Pantry and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups crushed crackers or breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and thoroughly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet, render the chopped bacon until crisp and golden, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the bacon drippings.
- Using the same skillet with bacon drippings, brown the ground beef and diced onions together, breaking the meat into small crumbles until no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat from the beef mixture and transfer to a massive mixing bowl.
- Add shredded chicken, mixed vegetables, crumbled bacon, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese to the beef mixture.
- Whisk eggs with milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl, then pour into the meat mixture and blend thoroughly.
- Gently fold in crushed crackers or breadcrumbs, ensuring even distribution throughout the casserole mixture.
- Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle additional shredded cheese on top for extra richness, if desired.
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the casserole to set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Swap bacon for turkey bacon or omit entirely to create a lighter, lower-fat version that’s heart-friendly and suitable for those watching cholesterol intake.
- Utilize gluten-free crackers or breadcrumbs to transform this recipe into a celiac-friendly dish without compromising texture or flavor.
- Incorporate additional vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, or zucchini to boost nutritional value and create a more colorful, nutrient-dense casserole.
- Replace cream-based soups with homemade versions or low-sodium alternatives to control salt content and enhance overall healthiness of the dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg