The 8-layer casserole is a classic comfort food dish that’s often made with layers of ingredients such as ground beef, rice, vegetables, cheese, and tomato sauce. Here’s a basic recipe for an 8-layer casserole:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup rice, uncooked
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sliced black olives, chopped bell peppers, sliced mushrooms
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent. Drain any excess fat.
- Spread the cooked ground beef mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the uncooked rice over the ground beef layer.
- Pour the diced tomatoes (with their juice) over the rice layer.
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the diced tomatoes layer.
- Layer the frozen corn and frozen peas over the tomato sauce.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If desired, add optional toppings such as sliced black olives, chopped bell peppers, or sliced mushrooms.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the rice is cooked and the casserole is bubbly.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding or omitting ingredients according to your taste preferences. Enjoy your delicious 8-layer casserole!
