Cheesy Casserole Recipe š§š„
This cheesy casserole is warm, creamy, and perfect for a quick family dinner. Itās easy to customize with chicken, vegetables, or pasta.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 2 cups cooked pasta or rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz / ~300 g) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1Ā½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- Ā½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Ā½ teaspoon black pepper
- Ā½ cup breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375Ā°F (190Ā°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Mix the Filling
In a large bowl combine:
- cooked chicken
- pasta or rice
- cream soup
- milk
- vegetables
- garlic powder and pepper
- 1 cup of the shredded cheese
Mix well until creamy.
3. Assemble the Casserole
Pour the mixture into the baking dish.
Sprinkle the remaining Ā½ cup cheese on top.
If you like a crunchy topping, add breadcrumbs.
4. Bake
Bake for 25ā30 minutes until the casserole is hot and the cheese is melted and golden.
5. Serve
Let it rest 5 minutes before serving.
ā Optional Add-Ins
- sautƩed mushrooms
- cooked bacon bits
- broccoli or spinach
- jalapeƱos for spice
š” Tip: This casserole is great for leftovers and reheats well the next day.
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