A casserole (French: diminutive of casse, from Provençal cassa ‘pan’) is a kind of large, deep pan or bowl used for cooking a variety of dishes in the oven; it is also a category of foods cooked in such a vessel. To distinguish the two uses, the pan can be called a “casserole dish” or “casserole pan,” whereas the food is simply “a casserole.” The same pan is often used both for cooking and for serving.
History
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Baked dishes have existed for thousands of years. Early casserole recipes consisted of rice that was pounded, pressed, and filled with a savory mixture of meats such as chicken or sweet bread. Sometime around the 1870s, the casserole seems to have taken on its current definition. Cooking in earthenware containers has always been common in most cultures, but the idea of casserole cooking as a one-dish meal became popular in the United States in the twentieth century, especially in the 1950s when new forms of lightweight metal and glass cookware appeared on the market. By the 1970s casseroles took on a less-than-sophisticated image.
American-style casserole
In the United States, people combine ingredients like meat, vegetables, and starches to make a casserole or hot dish. They usually bake it in the oven and serve it as a main course or side dish.
Ingredients
1 package of frozen broccoli, 10 ounces, thawed
2 cups cooked noodles
2 cups chicken, cooked, cubed
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 stick of margarine
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups American cheese, cubed
1 box stuffing mix, chicken flavor
Directions
To create this chicken casserole recipe, begin by neatly layering the broccoli, noodles, chicken, and mushrooms in a baking dish. Additionally, you may sprinkle some herbs or spices for added flavor.
In a saucepan, combine the margarine, soup, milk, and cheese. Heat to a boil. Pour over layers in casserole. Spread stuffing mix over top. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, then uncovered for an additional 25 minutes or until bubbling hot. Enjoy!
also, try :Green Bean Casserole