Mashed potato casserole in the oven with minced meat

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 1 hr 10 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   How to make mashed potato casserole in the oven with minced meat? Prepare the necessary ingredients. You can use any minced meat: pork, chicken, beef or mixed. I took minced pork. If necessary, defrost the minced meat in advance. Wash the vegetables and eggs well and dry with napkins.

2. STEP 2

   

   Peel the potatoes, rinse, and place in a saucepan with water. Salt the water. And boil the potatoes until done. To speed up the process, cut the potatoes into smaller pieces.

3. STEP 3

   

   Drain the water from the pan through a colander. Grind hot potatoes into puree with the addition of warm milk. You can do this in any way convenient for you: with a masher, with a blender.

4. STEP 4

   

   Add butter to mashed potatoes and stir. Let the mashed potatoes cool slightly in the pan.

5. STEP 5

   

   Beat a raw chicken egg into the puree. Stir the mixture until the egg and mashed potatoes are completely combined. You can do this with a spoon, fork, masher or blender.

6. STEP 6

   

   Peel the onions and cut into small cubes. To prevent your eyes from watering while slicing, wet your knife with cold water.

7. STEP 7

   

   Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan and add onions. Fry the onion, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.

8. STEP 8

   

   Add minced meat to the onion. Fry the minced meat over medium heat until the color changes. At the same time, stir it often and knead large lumps.

9. STEP 9

   

   At the end of cooking, add salt to the minced meat, add dried basil, and stir. Cook for another 5 minutes. You can add any spices to your taste.

10. STEP 10

    

    Grate the cheese on a fine grater.

11. STEP 11

    

    Grease a baking dish with butter. Add half of the mashed potatoes and smooth out. I used a mold measuring 18*18 cm.

12. STEP 12

    

    Then spread a layer of minced meat evenly.

13. STEP 13

    

    Spread the remaining mashed potatoes on top and smooth out gently.

14. STEP 14

    

    Sprinkle the top of the casserole with grated cheese.

15. STEP 15

    

    Bake the potato casserole in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for about 20-25 minutes. Focus on your oven. Serve the casserole hot as an independent dish. Bon appetit!

Comments on the recipe

Natalia M

24.10.2023

5

A casserole of mashed potatoes in the oven with minced meat is a classic; both adults and children love this dish. I have prepared a similar casserole many times with different types of minced meat, mainly pork and chicken. This time I wanted to experiment with the filling) The fact is that I had dry soy minced meat in the form of large granules. We used to often buy soy meat, my husband and I like it. But it hasn’t been on sale for a long time, and then I accidentally saw it in an online store. So I decided to feed the family, and at the same time look at the children’s reaction) For the filling, I fried two onions until golden brown, and then added the soaked and squeezed “minced meat”. Fry until done, adding spices and tomato paste. I formed the casserole in layers, as written in the recipe. My mold is large, but there wasn’t enough cheese, so I “enriched” the top a little. Added an egg and a tablespoon of sour cream to the grated cheese. I baked all this beauty for 35 minutes. It turned out to be a wonderful casserole with a golden brown crust! I offered it to the children: my son didn’t notice anything unusual at all, although he is picky about meat. And my daughter immediately asked what it was) After my explanation, she ate two servings and said that it was very tasty! I'm glad they liked it) Moreover, I myself am completely delighted. This casserole is delicious!

Ira

24.10.2023

5

Good day everyone 🌹Potato casserole is my family’s favorite dish, I cook it according to different recipes. Today I prepared a potato casserole according to this recipe. I also added a tomato when frying, it gives its own special taste. It turned out sooooo tasty, tender, satisfying and appetizing! You can serve it with fresh vegetables or any salad, it turns out very tasty! Thanks for the recipe 🌹

Elena Elena

24.10.2023

4.9

This casserole has always been very tasty; I always made it only from pasta, but now I also tried it from mashed potatoes and really liked it

Elena

24.10.2023

5

I haven't made a casserole like this for a long time. Thanks for reminding me.

svetus

24.10.2023

5

Very tasty, juicy casserole. Everyone at home liked it. I will make it often now.

Lerochka

24.10.2023

4.9

A slightly modified version of casserole from the Soviet Union. More bourgeois).