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American Casserole

Cultural Context

American casserole dishes have their roots in the mid-20th century, often created as a way to use leftovers and feed families efficiently. These hearty one-dish meals became staples in American households, especially during potlucks and family gatherings. Today, variations abound, reflecting regional ingredients and personal preferences, making casseroles a beloved comfort food across the nation.

AmericanUSmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 can (14.5 oz) canned salmon
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons flour
4 slices toasted bread
1 cup diced green bell peppers
2 cups cooked rice
1 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup chunks of turkey
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup peas
2 cups pasta
1 cup brown gravy
2 cups mashed potatoes
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup canned peas
1 cup canned carrots
1 cup canned corn
2 pork chops
2 cups sliced apples
1 cup sliced onions
2 cups elbow macaroni
1 can (14.5 oz) canned tomatoes
2 cups cheese

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Open a can of salmon.

2

Stir the canned salmon into a creamy white sauce made with milk and flour.

3

Pour the salmon mixture over slices of toasted bread.

4

Hollow out green bell peppers.

5

Fill the hollowed peppers with a mixture of rice, ground beef, and onion.

6

Top the stuffed peppers with tomato sauce.

7

Bake the stuffed peppers in the oven.

8

Combine chunks of turkey with mushrooms, peas, and pasta in a white sauce.

9

Bake the turkey mixture until bubbly.

10

Roll ground beef into meatballs and simmer in brown gravy with onions.

11

Serve meatballs over mashed potatoes or bread.

12

Layer seasoned meat and rice inside blanched cabbage leaves and roll tightly.

13

Bake the cabbage rolls in tomato sauce.

14

Cook ground beef with onions, then combine with canned peas, carrots, or corn.

15

Top the mixture with mashed potatoes and bake.

16

Pan fry pork chops until golden.

17

Simmer the pork chops with sliced apples and onions.

18

Boil elbow macaroni, then combine with canned tomatoes, onions, and cheese.

19

Bake the macaroni mixture until bubbly.

Equipment Needed

large potskilletbaking dish

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milkeggswheatsoy

Also Known As

American Casserole

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