RUNZA CASSEROLE 
2 lbs. hamburger
2 onions, chopped
4 c. shredded cabbage
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tubes refrigerated crescent rolls
1 lb. Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Use 9"x13" pan. Begin to brown hamburger and onion for a few minutes in a large pan and add cabbage to steam. Spread 1 tube of crescent rolls over bottom of pan. Spread meat on top and add cheese. Place second tube on top and pinch together again. Bake 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Cover last 10 minutes to soften crust. Perfect for Runza lovers and so much easier than making individual ones.

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Runza Casserole
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 Linda (Iowa) says:
My grandparents came from Russia and Germany. I grew up in the North Bottoms and Runzas were a staple food that I still bake and love. Some of my kids now make them. One son lives on Maui, made them for the people at work and what a hit. They were around long before Runza Hut.
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 Kristine (Nebraska) says:
Kristine...I don't use that much hamburger & added a can of chicken soup to the burger, plus red pepper (sparingly) & I think any kind of cheese would work.
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 Robin (Iowa) says:
This is the best & easiest recipe for runzas
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 Vaneta (Arizona) says:
We grew up in a German community, these were made and known as cabbage pockets, made individually. Had never heard the name Runza used before.
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 Dan McDonald (United States) says:
Funny this is called a runza. I live in Nebraska, that's the only place I have heard them called that. Good stuff!
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 Jeff (Nebraska) replies:
Runza is a fast food franchise in Nebraska that made cabbage pockets the star of their menu. They serve em with crinkle cut fries or homemade onion rings. However, the best Runzas are the ones available in memorial stadium on Husker game day.
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 Jodi (Nebraska) replies:
Runzas are the midwests greatest secret!! Try making the hamburger, onion, cabbage mixture and using frozen roll dough to make individual ones. I also like using American cheese and you can also do swiss cheese W/ mushroom.
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 Kristi B. (Nebraska) replies:
These are great. Made for a friend that had surgery. I am from Lincoln, Nebraska and we have good Runza fast food places here. They are popular here. Very good!!!!

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