Casserole is French word for “saucepan.” Like cassoulet, casserole refers to any recipe baked in that type of dish. Put another way, these are dishes that are stew-like (but not as wet) that are prepped with a variety of starch, meats, veggies, with either a cheese or crunchy topping, cooked in an oven.
Casserole directions:
- Have a good baking dish
- Choose a starch: potatoes, pasta, rice, grains
- Choose a protein: meat, fowl, fish, other products
- Choose the veggies
- Choose a binder: eggs, bechamel, sauces
- Cook and combine all and place in oven
- Top with cheese or something crispy and broil
