Classic Cheesy Casserole

Got it — here’s a simple, comforting Cheesy Casserole 🧀🥘 that’s versatile enough to adapt with your favorite add-ins:

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🧀 Classic Cheesy Casserole

Ingredients (serves 4–6)

• 3 cups cooked pasta (penne, rotini, or macaroni) or 3 cups diced cooked potatoes

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar + mozzarella)

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup

• 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 1 cup cooked protein (optional: chicken, ground beef, ham, or turkey)

• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or crushed Ritz crackers (for topping)

• 2 tbsp butter, melted

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Mix base: In a large bowl, stir together soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

3. Add fillings: Mix in cooked pasta (or potatoes), 1 ½ cups cheese, and cooked protein if using.

4. Assemble: Spread mixture into baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top.

5. Topping: Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.

6. Bake: 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.

7. Serve: Let rest 5 minutes, then scoop and enjoy!

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✨ Variations:

• Add broccoli, peas, or spinach for extra veggies.

• Use different cheeses (Monterey Jack, pepper jack, Gruyère).

• Make it spicy with a pinch of cayenne or jalapeños.

Would you like me to make you a loaded version (with bacon, broccoli, and chicken) or keep it as a basic cheesy side dish?