Party Leftovers Casserole (Hot Caesar Salad)

I love that this recipe uses the leftover veggies and meat from a party or picnic. It tastes great and is super easy to make.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 556 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ⅓ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup diced carrots
• 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 3 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 cup Caesar salad dressing
• ½ cup chopped sweet bell peppers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Mix carrots, onion, and butter together in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 4

Bake carrot mixture in the preheated oven until slightly tender, about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Mix macaroni, chicken, 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, Caesar dressing, sweet bell peppers, and Parmesan cheese into carrot mixture; top with remaining mozzarella cheese.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is heated through and cheese is melted, about 25 minutes.