When it comes to the classic casserole, almost everyone remembers the one that was served in kindergarten. Moreover, it will always be cottage cheese. Or, at least, rice. We all understand that casseroles, even the most classic ones, are not limited to these products. They can be mushroom, vegetable, meat, with pasta, legumes, in dough. Italian lasagna is the same casserole. And who's to say that it's not a classic?))
The five most commonly used ingredients in classic casserole recipes:
| Product | Calories per 100g | Protein g per 100g | Fats g per 100g | Carbohydrates g per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butter | 734 | 0.5 | 82.5 | 0.8 |
| Potatoes | 80 | 2 | 0.4 | 18.1 |
| Eggs | 157 | 12.7 | 10.9 | 0.7 |
| Sour cream | 210 | 2.8 | 20 | 3.2 |
| Milk | 68 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 4.8 |
What influences the degree of classicism
Whichever casserole recipe is chosen, the degree of its classicity will be influenced by the composition of the products and cooking technology.
If we talk about the composition, then all products should:
a) be widespread and accessible
b) comply with the general prescription canons
This is because the very recipe that is prepared by everyone and everywhere turns into a classic one.
Cottage cheese - greetings from childhood
In relation to cottage cheese casserole, the classic is made from cottage cheese, sugar, semolina, eggs, sour cream, butter and salt. And the output turns out to be very delicate, airy, lush - the one from childhood. Additionally, you can add raisins to it.
It is baked in the oven, on a baking sheet or in a mold. After all, before, who remembers, there were no slow cookers in our country. But the presence of such a kitchen does not prohibit baking a dish in it - the classics will not mind))
The five fastest recipes for a classic casserole:
| Name of the dish | Cooking time | Calories per 100g | User Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic curd casserole with cherries | 40 min | 193 | +127 |
| Classic zucchini casserole | 1 hour | 105 | +131 |
| Classic casserole in a slow cooker | 1 h | 178 | +29 |
| Classic zucchini casserole with melted cheese | 1 hour | 122 | +130 |
| Classic semolina casserole without cottage cheese | 1 hour | 258 | +45 |
Vegetable classic. Potatoes are our everything!
This one is more difficult because of the wide selection of vegetables. But it is believed that the most "classic" are potatoes and cabbage. The first comes in the form of a puree for the dough, the second is more often in the form of a filling. Actually, the casserole of mashed potatoes with different fillers: meat, mushrooms, fried vegetables, fish - is also very popular and was, and remains today.
Casserole with meat and fish. West meets East
Do not forget about dishes from western and more eastern countries in relation to Russia. They also have their own classics, which have become widespread abroad. Fish, seafood, pasta of all kinds are popular in the Mediterranean region. After the release of the cartoon "Ratotui", the whole world learned about the dish of the same name, which is nothing more than a classic casserole.