Best 10 Wagon Wheel Casserole Recipes

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Wagon wheel casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. When you want something filling and easy to make, this casserole is a great option. With its combination of ground beef, pasta, vegetables, and cheese, wagon wheel casserole is a surefire hit. Served with a side of salad, this dish is a complete meal that will satisfy the whole family. If you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal that can be on the table quickly, look no further than wagon wheel casserole.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CHUCK WAGON CASSEROLE



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This is our favorite night-before-thanksgiving meal. It's fast a nd good. REcipe was given to me by a co-worker.

Provided by Indynana

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 lb lean ground beef
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can mild chili beans, in sauce
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (8 1/2 ounce) package corn muffin mix
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Chop onion and bell pepper.
  • Brown meat with onion and pepper un til beef is no loner pink; drain .
  • Stir in chili beans, barbecue sauce annd salt. Bring to a boil.
  • Spoon into a 9 inch square pan.
  • Prepare corn muffin mix acording to package irections; stir in corn.Spoon over meat mixture.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown.

WAGON WHEEL PASTA SALAD



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This salad is simple and makes an adorable and tasty addition to any lunch box.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings (6 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces wagon wheel pasta
1 heaping cup very small broccoli florets
1/2 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
2 ounces thick-sliced ham, cut into small cubes
1 scant cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
2 scallions, sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. About 30 seconds before the pasta is done, add the broccoli florets and corn kernels. Cook for 30 seconds and then drain into a colander. Run cold water over the pasta to stop the cooking. Keep the pasta draining in the colander while you make the dressing.
  • Whisk together the garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper.
  • Add the well-drained pasta, broccoli, and corn to the bowl, along with the ham, cheese, tomatoes, parsley and scallions, if using. Toss together. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 3.5 grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 490 milligrams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 13 grams

WAGON WHEEL WESTERN BBQ MAC & CHEESE



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Unsalted butter, for buttering the baking dish
Kosher salt
1 pound wagon wheel pasta
Two 12-ounce cans evaporated milk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
8 ounces sharp Cheddar, freshly grated (2 cups)
8 ounces foil-wrapped shelf-stable cheese such as Velveeta, grated or cubed (2 cups)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
6 ounces smoked mozzarella, shredded
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
One 8-ounce bag kettle-cooked barbecue flavored potato chips, crushed fine

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with a generous amount of salt. Boil the pasta until al dente, 2 to 3 minutes less than the package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot over medium heat, add the evaporated milk and Dijon and whisk together. Bring to a simmer. Toss the Cheddar, shelf-stable cheese and cornstarch together in a bowl until totally coated. Stir into the sauce cheese and heat, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is silky and smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta, then add to the cheese sauce and stir to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle an even layer of the mozzarella over the top. Drizzle the barbecue sauce over the cheese, and top with a thick layer of crumbled potato chips.
  • Bake, uncovered, until gooey and bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve hot.

PASTA WHEELS AND CHEESE



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Put a new spin on macaroni and cheese with pasta wagon wheels (rotelle). Spoon into little paper cups to serve a crowd.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 9

Salt
1 pound rotelle pasta (wagon wheel)
3 cups milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon Dijon or yellow mustard
2 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 10 ounces), plus 4 tablespoons for topping

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Add pasta; cook until al dente. Drain well. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Heat milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until hot. Melt butter in a deep skillet over medium heat.When butter begins to foam, add flour; cook, whisking, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in hot milk. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture starts to bubble and thicken, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat. Add 1 teaspoon salt, a pinch of black pepper, cayenne, mustard, and cheese; stir until melted.
  • Stir cheese sauce into the pasta, and serve immediately.

SOUTHWESTERN WAGON WHEELS



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I used to have the luxury of time, which allowed me to cook from scratch. But after a husband and child, I'm sure glad I saved my "convenience" recipes, like this this super easy pasta dinner. -Ramona Rasas-Satinskas, Hockessin, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups uncooked wagon wheel pasta
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 cup medium salsa
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the soup, salsa, mushrooms and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream; heat through., Drain pasta; serve with sauce mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

WAGON WHEEL COOKIES



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This is a cookie recipe that I got from my mother and have never been able to find anywhere else, they are a yummy dark chocolate cookie

Provided by CHRISTINAMARIERICE

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 1h35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Stir in walnuts if desired. Cover dough and chill for at least one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll the dough into walnut sized balls. Roll the balls in confectioners' sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto the cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 93.1 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

TACO SUPPER SKILLET



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Reinvent taco night with this hearty Mexican-style skillet supper.We bet it willl be a family favorite!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
2 1/4 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked wagon wheel pasta (5 1/2 oz)
1 1/2 cups frozen corn
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ kidney beans or pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain.
  • Stir seasoning mix, water, uncooked pasta, corn, beans and tomato into beef. Heat to boiling; stir. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is desired doneness and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Stir in sour cream. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese and chives. Cover; let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660, Carbohydrate 77 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 12 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1060 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g

APPLE SAUSAGE WAGON WHEEL



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The combination of apples and sausage in this casserole is great! I got this recipe from my sister. The wheat flour gives the recipe a great flavor.

Provided by JENNIFER SLAGLE

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Meat and Seafood     Sausage

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup vegetable oil
1 egg, beaten
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup quick cooking oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ tablespoon baking soda
2 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
½ pound smoked turkey sausage links, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix vegetable oil, egg, brown sugar, quick cooking oats, whole wheat flour, buttermilk, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
  • Place apples and sausage in a medium baking dish or cast iron skillet. Pour the batter mixture over the apples and sausage.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until crisp and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 61.2 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 922.6 mg, Sugar 24.8 g

WAGON WHEEL PASTA WITH RICOTTA CHEESE, BACON, AND PEAS



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Make and share this Wagon Wheel Pasta With Ricotta Cheese, Bacon, and Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Categories     Pork

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

16 ounces wagon wheel macaroni
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
6 slices bacon
1 cup chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
8 ounces ricotta cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon dried basil or 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon dried parsley or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
1/2 cup grated Fontina cheese
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Boil pasta, uncovered, for about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.
  • Remove from heat, drain the pasta, and then return the pasta to the pot.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a heavy skillet.
  • Add the onion and sauté until soft and lightly brown, about 3 minutes; remove from heat, and add the onion to the pasta.
  • Cook bacon strips in the same skillet until crisp, set on a paper towel to drain.
  • Once cool, crumble into small pieces, and add to the pasta.
  • Add the chicken broth, peas, ricotta cheese, egg, basil, parsley, parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to the pasta, and stir to combine.
  • Transfer pasta to a 7x11 casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle Fontina cheese and bread crumbs on top and bake in oven for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese has melted and the bread crumbs have turned a golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.7, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 53, Sodium 337.2, Carbohydrate 50.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.3, Protein 18

CHILI MACARONI CASSEROLE



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With wagon wheel pasta and popular Tex-Mex ingredients, this beefy main dish from Janet Kanzler of Yakima, Washington is a sure family-pleaser. Simply add a mixed green salad with any light dressing you like for a complete dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked wagon wheel pasta
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (15 ounces) turkey chili with beans
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 cup crushed baked tortilla chip scoops
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup uncooked instant rice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the chili, tomatoes, chips, 1/2 cup cheese, rice, chili powder, salt and pepper. Drain pasta; add to beef mixture. , Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 847mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right pasta. Elbow macaroni and penne are classic choices for wagon wheel casserole, but you can also use other short pastas, such as rotini or shells.
  • Cook the pasta al dente. This will prevent it from becoming mushy in the casserole.
  • Use a creamy sauce. A cheese sauce or a cream of mushroom soup are both good options.
  • Add some protein. Ground beef, sausage, or chicken are all popular additions to wagon wheel casserole.
  • Don't forget the vegetables. Peas, carrots, and bell peppers are all good choices.
  • Season to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
  • Top with cheese. A layer of shredded cheese on top of the casserole will help it brown and bubble in the oven.
  • Bake until bubbly. The casserole is ready when it is bubbly and the cheese is melted.

Conclusion:

Wagon wheel casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. With its creamy sauce, tender pasta, and flavorful fillings, it's a dish that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give wagon wheel casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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