That which we call a dish, by any other name would be as comforting.
A casserole is defined as a stew that is cooked slow in the oven. It also refers to the cooking pan that can be used both in the oven and as a serving piece. No casserole does the job better than ceramic cookware. With bright colors on the outside and an easy clean interior, they are my go to casseroles. I recently got a few from Emile Henry, large lasagna size pieces and smaller round pie pans pans. I have found them both perfect for making large layered casseroles, sweet and savory pies and even simple stuffed mushrooms cooked in wine.
The added bonus of ceramic is that you can get them to match your color scheme, not just of your kitchen but to separate your meat and dairy cookware. I feel colored cookware was a real win for the kosher cook and I was grateful to receive blue and red dishes from Emile Henry, perfect for my kitchen.
You can of course use these casseroles to make kugels, but I think the defining difference between the two is that kugels are side dishes while casseroles are mains or even complete meals.
So that’s what I love about a casserole, it’s a one pan meal that can be made ahead and reheated when ready. Here are some favorite casserole recipes.
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Check out this new casserole I created using polenta and vegetables. I made it dairy at first with beans and mushrooms and my family loved it, but we all felt it didn’t really need the cheese, so it would be a great vegetarian entree/side dish to serve at a meat meal.
Casseroles are the ultimate make ahead foods. They may seem like a lot of work, but really they are an easy anytime dinner option. Once all the components are ready it comes together fast and some can be a one pot meal or an incredible side.
The best part about casseroles is that they are so freezer friendly, the ultimate make ahead dinners. They are hearty and filling too, even without meat. Check out 20 meat free casseroles.
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I love almost all levels, also vegetarian lasagna and for a meat meal, shepherd’s pie.
stuffed shells baked to perfecttion
Broccoli casserole.
Lasagna!
i have much more experience with kugels than casseroles. from all these comments i see i have a lot to learn. would like to try a chicken and vegetable casserole
Shepherd’s pie is a real crowd pleaser at our house!!!
My favorite is a roasted root vegetable casserole
Dear Tamar
Re: Lasagnia Casserole, once a month I cook for 65 homeless -project called “Open Door” and last month I made a Cheesy tomato based Lasagnia Casserole, it went over so well I will be making it again next week. This is one of our temple (Synagogue) projects that I undertake. Glad to submit recipe if requested -Certainly Kosher
Southern Chicken Casserole.
Candied sweet potatoes
My favorite to make and my families to eat is my vegetable quiche. No crust, lots of sautéed vegetables and lots of cheese.
Tuna casserole!!
Sweet potato pineapple casserole-yum!
My mom’s beef and noodles are so good, has to be our favorite casserole.
A potato zucchini casserole that can be topped with cheese for dairy meals or matzo meal crumble for a parve meal…..it also contains onions and red peppers…on another note, your chocolate pecan pie is calling my name. I must try it.
I learned in 7th grade to make macaroni and cheese in the oven. It has been my favorite and that of my family ever since. Thanks!
another vote for crustless spinach/cheese, and – i dont know if it counts as a caserole but buttered filo layers with cheese/egg mixture in between– once a year treat for shavuos!
Spinach and cheese casserole is my favorite. I love the cheesy spinach taste and it’s a great casserole for cold nights.
We enjoy a creamed potato casserole.
For a dairy casserole I make a broccoli cheese with a golden cracker crust top. To make it a hearty more filling dish you add pasta.
I’ve actually never made a casserole, but it’s never too late to start, right?
I broke my favorite casserole dish several months ago and haven’t found a suitable replacement. These are beautiful and would gladly have them in my kitchen!
A really nice Salsa Verde Chicken or Steak Enchilada Casserole is always nice, or a Bread Pudding w/apples,raisins and pecans w/bourbon sauce is also a great dessert casserole. Thank you for this opportunity. Found your show on Directv and really enjoy it. Used to make home made breads many years ago, and love Challah which I usually get from the Whole Foods store in Reno, NV on Fridays. Scared to make it though, as I am not so sure of myself anymore. Loved watching you make it though. I am not of the Jewish Faith, but grew up in the California Bay Area, so had neighbors of all faiths, and loved learning how to make so many ethnic foods. Truly miss those days. Thank you again.
My favorite casserole is a mix of ground meat (beef or turkey) and white rice or noodles, bind with broth and stir in a can of sauerkraut and a few caraway seeds.
I just made a casserole with baby spinach, eggs and quinoa that doesn’t need to be pre-cooked; the quinoa bakes along with the casserole. Optional, top with cheese and broil for a few minutes at the end. Yummy and easy!
I love making chicken noodle casserole!
Butternut squash lasagne with becamel sauce
I love a good cheesy casserole. Mac and cheese, lasagna, tuna casserole with homemade sauce. Yum!!!
For dairy casseroles I like to make Broccoli Strata. For a Meat casserole I like Stuffed Cabbage. For vegetarian option I like to make parve Stuffed Peppers with either Faro or Quinoa.
Creamy broccoli noodle- there’s cashews, carrots, and cauliflower in the cheese sauce!
I love a root veggie galette!
broccoli and mushroom!!
Tuna Tetrazzini is my all time favorite. I use Emeril’s recipe.
I make a WONDERFUL casserole with Brocolli, Rigatoni and Mozzerella in a garlic cream sauce. The best!!!
Nothing better than a good casserole and one pot, make ahead meal!
greenbean noodle casserole. I love any casserole with noodles and cheese. yum!!!
We LOVE tuna casserole and baked ziti.
Love a good green bean casserole.
My husband’s tuna noodle casserole and my eldest child’s lasagna!
I don’t know if this is officially a casserole but I make it in a casserole pan – chicken with white beans and tomatoes. A yummy healthy easy weeknight supper.
Tuna noodle casserole and also sweet potato kugel
Favorite casserole is my chicken and noodle with peas casserole.
I don’t love casseroles but my favorite kugel is apple cranberry, with potato a close second.
tuna casserole, string bean casserole, potatoes and sausage casserole…….I can’t choose. I love casseroles.
canned tuna & spinach with noodles in a cream sauce and crusty top
I made a baked ziti casserole that was so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes.
my favorite casserole is anything I’ve got in the fridge that I can mix up , bake and serve and get away with – without my family realizing it was really yesterdays dinner in an other fashion .
Any lasagna
Would a kugel be considered a casserole? My mother made the greatest potato ones. I used to like eggplant parmesan but don’t eat dairy or
I hardly make casseroles and im not sure why. They’re so comforting.