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Meat-free potato casserole in the oven

Meatless Potato Casserole in the Oven

You can serve it in individual ramekins for a special meal! This meatless potato casserole, baked under a crisp, golden cheese crust, is a wonderful side dish that goes with any meat, poultry, or fish. It's also great alongside salads and pickles.

Maria

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Composition / ingredients

Servings:

Potatoes (peeled)

500

Hard cheese

Butter

Eggs (large)

Flour

1.5

Ground black pepper

Salt

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Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe

By weight of the composition:

Proteins 19 % 5 g

Fats 22 % 6 g

Carbohydrates 59 % 16 g

137 kcal

GI: 88 / 0 / 13

Cooking method

Step 1:

How do you make a meatless potato casserole in the oven? Very simply! First, gather the ingredients on the list. You'll want at least 500 g of peeled potatoes, so buy a little extra. Feel free to add other seasonings to taste beyond the ones listed.
Step 2:

Wash, peel, and cut the potatoes into small cubes.
Step 3:

Add the potatoes to boiling salted water and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. The exact time depends on the potato variety and the size of the pieces.
Step 4:

Drain the cooked potatoes and mash them, adding the pat of butter. Let the mash cool slightly so the egg won't scramble when you add it.
Step 5:

Add the egg, salt, and pepper to the mashed potatoes and stir thoroughly. If one egg seems like too little, you can add another.
Step 6:

Add the flour and mix well again, breaking up any lumps. The mixture will firm up right away.
Step 7:

Transfer the mash to a buttered baking dish and smooth the top.
Step 8:

Grate the cheese on the large holes of a box grater. Any cheese works, as long as it's tasty, natural (no milk-fat substitutes), and melts well. A regular melting cheese like Gouda, mozzarella, or a mild semi-firm cheese is perfect.
Step 9:

Sprinkle the grated cheese over the mash and smooth it out. Put the dish in an oven preheated to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese melts. The exact time depends on your oven — just watch that the cheese doesn't burn. Enjoy!

Be prepared to use more or less flour than the recipe calls for. Go by the consistency of the mixture rather than the exact amount. To avoid missteps, it helps to know a bit about flour and its properties.
Keep in mind that every oven is different, so the temperature and baking time may vary from what's listed here. For reliable results with any baked dish, it helps to know the quirks of your own oven.