Cupboard Is Bare Casserole
When your pantry shelves are nearly empty but hunger calls, the Cupboard Is Bare Casserole swoops in to save the day with its budget-friendly, adaptable charm. Featuring a comforting base of pasta or rice, combined with canned vegetables, protein like tuna or beans, and a creamy sauce of condensed soup, this hearty dish comes together in just 10 minutes of prep time. Topped with buttery breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for a golden, crispy finish, it’s the perfect way to transform simple, everyday ingredients into a warm, satisfying meal. Ideal for busy weeknights or stretching the grocery budget, this versatile casserole serves up to four and invites endless creativity with ingredient swaps. Embrace the magic of resourceful cooking and let this easy baked recipe become your go-to for cozy, last-minute dinners!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (cooked) pasta or rice
- 1 cup (drained) canned vegetables
- 1 cup protein (like canned tuna, shredded chicken, or beans)
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed soup (cream-based, like cream of mushroom or cream of chicken)
- 0.5 cup milk or water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
If using pasta or rice, ensure it is cooked according to package instructions and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta or rice, canned vegetables, protein, shredded cheese, condensed soup, and milk or water. Stir everything together until evenly mixed.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x9-inch casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs or crushed crackers with the melted butter or olive oil until coated. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the casserole.
Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy and the casserole is heated through.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your comforting Cupboard Is Bare Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2011 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.4 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.4 g | 202% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 253 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 5710 mg | 248% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.5 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 130.1 g | 260% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.4 mcg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 1245 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1302 mg | 28% | |
*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.
