Casserole with chicken mince
Description
This casserole is a universal dish that any home cook can prepare. It's best to use starchy potato varieties, as they will make the potato layers more tender. You can buy ground chicken at the store, but it's better to make it at home using chicken thigh or breast fillets. I sautéed the onion, but you can also add it raw, finely chopped. Serve warm with sour cream sauce or ketchup. It also goes well with a vegetable salad or pickles. You can serve it with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients for making the casserole with chicken mince. Peel the vegetables and wash them in warm water.
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Step 2
Place the potatoes in a saucepan, cover with water, add salt, and set over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are done. Remove the saucepan from the heat and drain the cooking liquid.
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Step 3
Place the butter in a pot with the potatoes and use a masher to make a smooth puree. Set the puree aside to cool down to a warm temperature. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
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Step 4
Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan and add finely chopped onion. Fry over medium heat for 5-6 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool.
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Step 5
Place the chicken mince in a bowl and add the chicken egg.
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Step 6
Add the cooled fried onion to the minced meat.
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Step 7
Season the minced meat with salt and pepper and mix.
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Step 8
Let the meat mixture stand for five minutes, then beat it until firm. To do this, take the mixture in your hand, lift it above the bowl, and drop it back in. Repeat this 10-15 times.
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Step 9
Grease the baking dish with vegetable oil and sprinkle with breadcrumbs in a thin layer.
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Step 10
Place half of the mashed potato in a baking dish, spread it into an even layer, and press down.
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Step 11
Place the ready-made minced meat into the baking dish and spread it over the potatoes.
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Step 12
Cover the chicken layer with the remaining mashed potatoes and smooth it out.
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Step 13
Place the casserole dish in a hot oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. Grate the cheese on a medium grater, remove the casserole from the oven, and sprinkle the top with cheese.
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Step 14
Return the casserole dish with the potato bake to the oven and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
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Step 15
Remove the casserole dish from the oven and let it cool slightly.
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Step 16
The casserole with chicken mince is ready. Cut it into portions and serve.