Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2007

I grew up in the Runza heartland of Nebraska. There is nothing better on game day than warm runzas and fries! Since moving away I have tried numerous recipes attempting to duplicate this comfort food. My family has patiently suffered through many variations. I'm going to throw all of the other recipes away! This is the best Runza dough I have ever made. It was easy to make and even easier to roll out and fill. The sugar in the dough added the perfect compliment to the sour of the cabbage. I decreased the cabbage a bit and I added about 1/8c. of shredded velveta cheese to some of them which made them extra moist and delicious! Everyone in my family, especially the kids loved this version of our old favorite. I will definitely be adding it into my menu rotation more frequently!

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mykidsmom

Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2007

Thank you! Thank you! I have tried so many runza recipes and have yet to find the one that reminded me of Grandma's. Until now. The dough was perfect and super easy to work with. I wouldn't change a thing! My family of six devoured them, even the picky little ones! Thanks!

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Deb R.

Reviewed: Mar. 9, 2007

Oh my gosh these are dead ringers for Runza's from The Runza Hut in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is the only think I miss from the midwest! I made the dough in my bread machine, I added all the wet ingredients first, then the dry, made the well for the yeast and then but the bread on dough cycle. I rolled them into rectangle's like the Runza Hut used to do. They really REALLY rise, so roll out your dough thin. I would like to make dinner rolls out of the dough, it has a sweet yeasty taste, reminds me of the rolls from The RoadHouse grill. I can't thank you enough for posting this recipe!

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FHIVESHOT

Reviewed: May 4, 2007

I like to make these for the highschool football team when they have away games they are great and the kids really love them. I substitute dried onion soup mix for the seasons (about 1 env for every 2 lbs of meat) I also put in a cube of American cheese.

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7TIMEMOM

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Jun. 6, 2007

This is a great recipe! The crust was just a touch sweet, and would go great with any calazone-type filling! I used chunks of buffalo steak instead of ground beef, and the texture as a whole was fantastic!

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shesinparties

Reviewed: Jun. 24, 2007

Exactly like a Runza! I used whole-wheat flour without a problem. I also rolled them out like rectangles and then folded the meat into it as if it were an enchilada. Delish!

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Allison

Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2007

I found this exact recipe on the University of Nebraska's website about seven years ago and have never bothered to try another. This truly is a fantastic comfort food, portable too. I brushed the tops with a beaten egg, it makes them very pretty. I double the recipe and after they are baked and cooled I put them in freeze freezer bags. They heat up great in the microwave. It's a good on the go treat. Better than going to a fast food place. I will try putting velveeta in them next time I make them as one reviewer suggested.

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Diane Terrizzi

Cooking Level: Professional

Living In: Wesley Chapel, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2007

Pretty close to the ones that I used to get at Runza back home in Omaha, Nebraska. My husband LOVED them when we would go back to visit, and now we make these a lot and personalize them to be similar to the ones that we like. I make mine with swiss cheese and mushrooms added, he adds cheddar cheese, and bacon actually. They freeze great too!! Easier to make than to ask my family to ship us some frozen ones. :)

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Ricleigh

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2007

My husband loved these! A child hood favorite food from his great grandmother,though called a different name, it was fun to recreate - I left out cabbage as great grandma didn't use it. 1 lb. of burger made 8 pies so I had enough dough left over for rolls, which my boys loved.

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twistedsisterl

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Scio, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2007

This recipe is almost identical to the one I use. I too am a Nebraskan living elsewhere and miss my Runzas. To save time I use frozen dinner roll dough, rather than making my own. They make smaller runzas, but they are perfectly sized for children's little hands.

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