🧀 Ultimate Ravioli Million Dollar Casserole Recipe: A Crowd-Pleaser You’ll Make Again and Again! 🍝
Looking for a comforting, indulgent dish that’s incredibly easy to make and guaranteed to win over the whole family? Let us introduce you to the Ravioli Million Dollar Casserole — a hearty, cheesy, and flavor-packed bake that tastes like a million bucks but is simple enough for a weeknight dinner. Layers of tender ravioli, rich cheeses, and savory beef marinara come together in a bubbling casserole that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients:
For the Casserole:
– 1 (25 oz) bag frozen ravioli (cheese or beef)
– 1 lb ground beef
– 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
– 1 cup ricotta cheese
– 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup sour cream
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– Salt & pepper to taste
– 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
– Fresh basil or parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or olive oil.
2. Cook Ground Beef:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease. Add marinara sauce to the skillet, stir, and let simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
3. Prepare Cheese Mixture:
In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, cream cheese (softened), and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
4. Assemble the Casserole:
– Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
– Add a single layer of frozen ravioli (no need to thaw!).
– Spread half of the cheese mixture over the ravioli.
– Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
– Repeat the layers: meat sauce, ravioli, remaining cheese mixture, and another cup of mozzarella.
– Finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top.
5. Bake:
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is golden on top.
6. Garnish & Serve:
Let casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped basil or parsley if desired.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve this creamy, cheesy delight with garlic bread and a fresh green salad to balance out the richness. It’s the ultimate comfort meal that’s perfect for potlucks, dinner parties, or just treating yourself mid-week!
Bonus Tip 💡
Short on time? Use store-bought meat sauce or skip the beef altogether for a quicker, vegetarian version!
Bring your forks and your appetite—this Ravioli Million Dollar Casserole is pure gold on a plate! ✨
