Classic cottage cheese casserole and more - 11 cooking recipes

When it comes to classic casserole, almost everyone remembers the one they served in kindergarten. Moreover, it will always be cottage cheese. Or, as a last resort, 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, or in dough. Italian lasagna is the same casserole. And who can say that this is not a classic?))

Whatever casserole recipe is chosen, the degree of classicism will be influenced by the composition of the products and the cooking technology.

If we talk about the composition, then all products should:

a) be widespread and accessible

b) comply with general prescription canons

This is because the same recipe that is prepared by everyone everywhere turns into a classic one.

In relation to cottage cheese casserole, the classic one is made from cottage cheese, sugar, semolina, eggs, sour cream, butter and salt. And the end result is very tender, airy, fluffy - the same one from childhood. Additionally, you can add raisins to it.

This is baked in the oven, on a baking sheet or in a mold. After all, before, who remembers, there were no multicookers in our country. But the presence of one in the kitchen does not prohibit you from baking a dish in it - a classic will not mind))

This situation is more complicated due to the wide selection of vegetables. But it is considered that the most “classic” are potatoes and cabbage. The first comes in the form of puree for the “dough”, the second - more often in the form of filling. Actually, a casserole of mashed potatoes with various fillings: meat, mushrooms, fried vegetables, fish - is also very popular and was, and remains today.

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 “Ratotouille,” the whole world learned about the dish of the same name, which is nothing more than a classic casserole.