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Questions tagged [casserole]

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How can I keep streusel topping from getting soggy?

I make this Sweet potato casserole for Thanksgiving, it has a streusel like topping. Usually I can bake this at the destination, but this year I need to bake at home and take. I have a baking dish that has a heat resistant plastic cover and an…
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What is a casserole (vessel)?

Maybe it's because I'm German speaking, but I'm utterly confused by the concept of the concept of a Casserole. When I enter "Kasserolle" in the German Amazon I on the one side get dishes that look like that they could get put into the oven. But on…
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Forgot to grease ceramic pan for strata

I made this strata recipe, but in my haste, forgot to grease the pan. The ingredients are nicely layered at the moment, but Im worried about sticking. Its currently sitting for 8hrs to soak up the egg, but Im trying to decide if I should: Just bake…
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Squash Casserole: Reducing the water content?

I love squash casserole, summer squash or zucchini. I notice when I use the zucchini, there seems to be a much greater water content and it makes it hard to set. The summer squash, although there seems to be less water content, still has a little.…
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Replacement for Appenzeller?

A recipe for a spinach casserole / gratin calls for topping it off with Appenzeller before putting it in the oven. I cannot find Appenzeller in the store. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appenzeller_cheese distinguishes between classic, surchoix, and…
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What are the benefits of stewing on the hob over cooking in the oven?

When slow-cooking something like shin of beef in a gravy, what is the difference between cooking it on the hob and cooking in the oven? I tend to use the oven for slow-cooking but a lot of recipes tell you to stew on the hob. Is there any particular…
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How can I make Shepherd's Pie without tomatoes?

Shepherd's pie recipes usually involve cooking the lamb mince with tomato paste or chopped tomatoes from a can, for example in this BBC recipe, or this Good Food recipe. How can I best approximate the usual taste and texture without any tomato…
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Can a cast-iron casserole be used for steaming?

I just got my first cast-iron cookware -- a 2.5qt casserole (similar to the Le Creuset ones, but a fair bit cheaper). I understand that cast-iron cookware has some caveats regarding cleaning and storage, and I've heard conflicting advice about…
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Breakfast burritos from 16 egg casserole, how to cook everything uniformly?

I am baking a 16 egg casserole that will be used for breakfast burritos and so I want the egg mixture to be cooked uniformly through. Once the breakfast burritos are made I will freeze them all. What is the best way to cook the egg casserole…
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How do I reheat a casserole in the oven?

How long and at what temperature should I reheat a pre-baked casserole or pasta dish for 8 people (9x12) that I am taking to a luncheon?
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How to ensure that potatoes disintegrate in stews or casseroles

I am not a very good cook. I have tried making stews or casseroles. I put meat, vegetables and potatoes in a casserole dish in the oven, a slow cooker, or on the hob in a low heat. Sometimes the potatoes dissolve, and give me a delicious thick…
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Best way to bake a breakfast casserole and reheat a ham in the same oven

I’d like to bake my breakfast casserole & reheat ham chunks at the same time in the same oven. I fear the breakfast casserole may taste like ham. If I cover the ham will that help?
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Having difficulties seasoning my new cast iron pan due to the coarseness of the texture. Please help!

I just bought a new cast iron casserole pan that is only enameled on the outside. I tried seasoning it earlier today by pouring a tablespoon of flax seed oil on the inside and spreading it around with a paper towel. Sadly, I realized shortly after…
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Parcooking carrots and green beans for an already well-seasoned casserole

I will be heating an otherwise perfectly-seasoned casserole dish for an hour. (Time constraint non-negotiable! But temperature flexible.) I want to add fresh carrots and green beans but am wondering how long to parcook them (respectively) so they…
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Heating ham/cooking hashbrown potato casserole in same oven

I have to heat my spiral sliced ham at 275 for 2 hours. My hashbrown potato casserole needs to cook for 45 minutes at 350. I only have 1 oven--what is the best way to cook these 2 items so they are ready to eat at the same time?
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