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## 🍴 Why We Keep Coming Back to This Dish
* **Balanced**: Protein, veggies, and carbs in one dish
* **Kid-approved**: Creamy, cheesy, and broccoli actually gets eaten
* **Make-ahead friendly**: Assemble and refrigerate or freeze before baking
* **Comforting**: It’s a hug in a casserole dish
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## 🧊 Storage & Reheating
Leftovers (if you’re lucky enough to have any) store beautifully in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven. It also freezes well—just skip the topping and add it fresh before baking.
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## Final Thoughts
Every family has that *one* recipe everyone loves—and this is ours. It’s hearty, easy, and brings everyone to the table with eager appetites and happy faces. Clean bowls at the end? That’s all the proof you need.
Give it a try and see if it becomes a favorite in your house too!
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Would you like a variation with ground beef or a vegetarian version of this dish?
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