It can be assumed that the casserole appeared at the moment when people realized to use potato tubers for cooking.
Potato casserole is a dish made of sliced potatoes, laid in layers and poured with a mixture of eggs and milk or cream. Meat, fish, mushrooms or vegetables can also be added to the casserole. The dish is baked in the oven until golden crust.
In the CIS countries, potato casserole has been prepared since ancient times. This dish was popular among peasants and workers, as it was hearty and easy to transport. Potato casserole was taken with them on the road or at work. Today, potato casserole remains a popular dish that is prepared in many countries around the world.
Ingredients for potato casserole:
- Potatoes – 5 pcs;
- Salt – a pinch;
- Black pepper – a pinch;
- Paprika – a pinch;
- Dried garlic – a pinch;
- Olive oil;
- Eggs – 4 pcs;
- Sour cream – 200 g;
- Green onions – a bunch;
- Cherry tomatoes;
- Hunting sausage;
- Cheese – 100 g;
- Parsley – a bunch.
Preparation of potato casserole:
Peeled potatoes cut into thin plates and lay them out in a baking mold, salt them. Sprinkle potatoes also with black pepper, paprika, dried garlic, pour olive oil.
Mix the spices with the potatoes and bake them at 200 degrees for 20 minutes. Beat eggs in a separate bowl, mix with sour cream.
Chop finely green onions, cut cherry tomatoes, add to the mixture of eggs and sour cream, mix.
Cut thin plates of hunting sausage, grate cheese on a coarse grater
. Pour the baked potatoes with the mixture of eggs, sour cream and vegetables. Put hunting sausages on this layer, sprinkle with cheese.
Bake the dish at 180 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
As a result, we have a simple dish of potatoes. This is a good option for dinner, which can be prepared quickly enough.
