Easy 5-Ingredient Casserole by Dolly Parton
This Easy 5-Ingredient Casserole by Dolly Parton is the definition of comfort food. It’s made with everyday ingredients—ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, rice, and frozen vegetables—and comes together in under an hour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (or substitute with lean ground turkey or plant-based crumbles)
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided (half for mixing, half for topping)
1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or wild rice all work)
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked (about 6–8 minutes). Break it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, cooked rice, frozen mixed vegetables, and ½ cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
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Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with butter or nonstick spray.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and spread it out evenly.
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Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
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Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
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Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
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You can swap cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken or homemade béchamel if preferred.
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To make it vegetarian, use meatless crumbles and a plant-based cream soup.
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For added spice, mix in taco seasoning or a few dashes of hot sauce.
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Use cauliflower rice to make it lower in carbs.
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To freeze: Assemble but don’t bake. Cover tightly with foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight and bake as directed.