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Casseroles

Casseroles. What is a casserole?. A blend of cooked ingredients that are heated together to develop flavor. Types of Casseroles:. Layered: Each ingredient is placed as a single layer as you build the casserole. Lasagna Sheppard's pie Chicken Broccoli Bake

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Casseroles

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  1. Casseroles

  2. What is a casserole? A blend of cooked ingredients that are heated together to develop flavor.

  3. Types of Casseroles: • Layered: Each ingredient is placed as a single layer as you build the casserole. • Lasagna • Sheppard's pie • Chicken Broccoli Bake • Blended: Ingredients are blended all together and then cooked as one mixture. • Baked Ziti • Ham and Hash Browns

  4. Parts of a casserole • Base • Main Ingredient • Protein Ex: Meat, poultry, fish, eggs or cheese

  5. Parts of Casserole • Extender • Extenders add bulk to the casserole • Carbohydrates (starch) Ex. Potatoes, rice, grains, dry beans • Rice and pasta should be undercooked so they can continue to cook during the baking process

  6. Parts of Casseroles • Binder • Sauce that holds ingredients together Ex. Sauces, Milk, broth, soup, eggs • Bechamel and Tomato sauce can be used as binders in casseroles

  7. Toppings • Topping • Color • Variety in texture • Protects protein ingredients • Crackers, cornflakes, bread crumbs

  8. Casserole and Knife Skills • Vegetables add contrast in color and texture • Vegetables can be cutting using knife skills • Medium dice, small dice, chop, mince

  9. Advantages of making casseroles Easy Saves time Complete meal in a dish Economical Large variety Make ahead Can be Frozen Serve in same dish Leftovers Little supervision to prepare

  10. Nutrients in casseroles • Protein • Meat, fish, eggs, dried beans, cheese • Carbohydrates • Rice, pasta • Fat • Sauces • Vitamins • Vegetables • Minerals • Vegetables

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