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Potato casserole with meat and cheese
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Potato casserole with meat and cheese

60 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.

Description

The dish is simple and quick to prepare. Potato casserole with cheese and minced meat is a hearty, comforting meal perfect for a family lunch or dinner. Tender potato slices soak up a creamy broth mixture, while the juicy meat filling with onions and spices adds rich flavor, and the grated cheese forms a golden, gooey crust. The casserole turns out soft inside, aromatic, and wonderfully homely—ideal for preparing ahead and serving straight from the baking dish. Serve it cooled down or slightly warm.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Prepare the ingredients for making the casserole. Use any ground meat you prefer: pork, beef, chicken, or turkey. Use 10% or 20% cream.

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    Step 2

    Step 2

    Peel and finely dice the onion.

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    Step 3

    Step 3

    In a saucepan, melt a mixture of 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then add the prepared onion. Sauté until translucent and soft, stirring occasionally.

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    Step 4

    Step 4

    Add the minced meat to the sautéed onions, fry while stirring and breaking up the lumps with a wooden spatula. Add salt and spices to taste.

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    Step 5

    Step 5

    Add the flour and mix.

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    Step 6

    Step 6

    Pour the broth in a thin stream. Mix the mixture thoroughly, making sure no lumps of unincorporated flour remain. Then pour in the cream.

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    Step 7

    Step 7

    Bring the mixture to a boil over low heat and add half of the grated cheese. Stir it in and remove the pan from the heat.

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    Step 8

    Step 8

    Peel the potatoes and cut them into julienne strips. This can be done using a knife or a grater. Rinse the potato strips in cold water and dry them.

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    Step 9

    Step 9

    Mix the cheese mixture well and combine with the potato straws.

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    Step 10

    Step 10

    Place the potato-cheese mixture into a buttered baking dish and spread it evenly throughout. Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 40–45 minutes. Five minutes before the end of cooking, remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining grated cheese over the surface of the casserole, and continue baking until a golden crust forms.

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    Step 11

    Step 11

    Serve the casserole cut into portions with fresh vegetables and herbs. It's convenient to cut the casserole into portions once it has cooled slightly.

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    Step 12

    Step 12

    The pastry is ready. Serve with tea.