Dive into the world of comfort food with this Baked Potato and Minced Meat Casserole – a straightforward yet incredibly tasty dish that will satisfy your cravings. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes, flavorful minced meat, and a cheesy topping come together to create a dish that’s both hearty and mouthwatering. Prepare yourself for the ultimate culinary delight that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy!
Ingredients:
- Potatoes – 7 pieces (800 grams)
- Ground Black Pepper – to taste
- Thyme (or Oregano) – to taste
- Refined Vegetable Oil – 4 tablespoons (70 grams)
- Milk – 50 grams (about 1/4 cup)
- Chicken Egg – 1 piece (60 grams)
- Sour Cream 40% fat – 5 tablespoons (125 grams)
- Parsley – 1 bunch
- Green Onions – 40 grams
- Cherry Tomatoes – 10 pieces (250 grams)
- Carrot – 1 piece (150 grams)
- Cheese – 100 grams
- Ground Pork – 1000 grams (about 2.2 pounds)
- Salt – to taste
Instructions:
Prepare the Potatoes:
- Peel and slice the potatoes into rounds. Place them in a bowl, drizzle with vegetable oil, sprinkle with salt, and mix.
- Arrange the potato slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and sprinkle with thyme.
Bake the Potatoes:
- Bake in the oven at 200°C (392°F) for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown.
Cook the Minced Meat:
- In a skillet, sauté the ground pork, add chopped green onions and grated carrot. Season with salt, ground pepper, and add quartered cherry tomatoes. Cook for 3 minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Prepare the Egg and Sour Cream Mixture:
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg and 2 tablespoons of sour cream. Add this mixture to the cooked minced meat.
Add Fresh Herbs:
- Mix in chopped parsley into the meat mixture.
Assemble the Casserole:
- Grease a baking dish and layer half of the baked potatoes. Add the aromatic minced meat with tomatoes on top. Finish with the remaining potato slices and cherry tomato rounds.
Prepare the Cheesy Topping:
- In a bowl, combine half of the grated cheese, remaining sour cream, and milk. Pour this mixture over the assembled casserole and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Bake the Casserole:
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 30-35 minutes.
Serve Hot:
- Dish out the piping hot casserole onto plates and savor the irresistible flavors!
Enjoy this hearty and flavorful casserole!
