Pizza Rice Casserole

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A hearty and flavorful casserole combining savory ground beef, tomato sauce, and creamy cottage cheese layered with rice and cheese, perfect for cozy family dinners.

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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup rice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • dash pepper
  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and onion.
  2. Add tomato sauce, garlic salt, sugar, pepper, oregano, and parsley flakes. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Cook rice if not using leftover rice.
  4. Combine cooked rice with cottage cheese, 1/4 teaspoon oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
  5. Spread half of the rice mixture in a buttered 2-quart casserole dish.
  6. Top with half of the meat-tomato sauce.
  7. Repeat layers with remaining rice mixture and meat sauce, ending with tomato sauce.
  8. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded cheese and Parmesan cheese as desired.
  9. Bake at 325°F for 30 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

367 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.3g 31% DV
Total Fat 11.8g 15% DV
Carbs 56.1g 20% DV
Fiber 13.9g 50% DV
Sugar 4.2g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 466.8mg 20% DV
Potassium 672.5mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 22mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 45.3mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 32.1mg 36% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 448.8mg 35% DV
Iron 11.7mg 65% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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