Casserole 2 articles

A casserole is a mixed dish baked in a deep ovenproof vessel, often combining grains, pasta, vegetables, eggs, beans, chicken, sauce, or cheese into a one-dish meal. For casserole, the broth or sauce, protein source, vegetables, grains or starches, added fat, and portion size determine how the dish fits into a meal. Packaged and restaurant casserole versions can differ sharply from home-cooked examples in sodium, fiber, protein, and energy density, so recipe details matter more than the soup, stew, or curry label alone.