Crock Pot Family Favorite Casserole
Warm, hearty, and irresistibly comforting, the Crock Pot Family Favorite Casserole is the ultimate one-pot meal designed to bring everyone to the table. Loaded with savory ground beef, tender pasta, and a medley of colorful mixed vegetables, this slow cooker casserole is enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce made from cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soups, with just the right hint of Italian seasoning. Topped with gooey, melted cheddar cheese and cooked to perfection over a low and slow simmer, this dish is as easy to prepare as it is satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy Sundays, this family-friendly recipe is a delicious way to simplify dinnertime without compromising on flavor. Serve it warm, garnished with fresh parsley, for a delightful, homemade meal that everyone will love! Keywords: Crock Pot casserole, family-friendly slow cooker recipe, creamy pasta bake, one-pot meal, comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked beef. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the onion is softened.
In the crock pot, combine the cooked ground beef mixture, cooked pasta, frozen mixed vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheddar cheese, and milk.
Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, mixing everything thoroughly.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours.
Stir the casserole halfway through the cooking time to ensure even heating and melting of the cheese.
Once cooked, the casserole should be creamy, with the cheese fully melted and the flavors well combined.
Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.2 g | 241% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.4 g | 462% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 622 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 5279 mg | 230% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 284.4 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.5 g | ||
| Protein | 198.6 g | 397% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 2494 mg | 192% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 2627 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
