When I think of casseroles, I oftentimes think of big holiday dishes, like sweet potato or green been casseroles. However, the casserole category is much larger than this!
A casserole is really anything slowly cooked in a casserole dish. A casserole dish is a type of large baking dish that has deep sides and is ordinarily rectangular or oval in shape.
This means that almost anything can be turned into casserole. It encompasses everything from mac ‘n’ cheese and lasagna to chicken and broccoli and hamburger helper. Many of these are largely dairy and cheese or meat-based, but you can easily make vegetarian and vegan casseroles.
They’re great to make for specific dishes or to toss leftovers into a coherent meal. A good way to mix up holiday leftovers is to turn them into a casserole. If you end up with too much turkey after Thanksgiving and are tired of sandwiches, try a turkey and noodle or wild rice casserole.
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