French Casserole

12 servings

90 minutes

French casserole is a true embodiment of cozy home cooking with European charm. Its history traces back to the traditions of the French province, where the combination of simple yet hearty ingredients creates a truly harmonious flavor. Tender layers of potatoes, zucchini, and juicy pork are soaked in a fragrant sauce made from sour cream, mayonnaise, and garlic, creating a creamy texture. Cheese melting during baking forms a golden crust, adding sophistication to the dish. The light spiciness of arugula refreshes the taste, while baking in the oven allows the components to fully release their aroma. This dish is perfect for both a cozy family dinner and a festive feast, impressing with its richness and tenderness.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 668.5
• Proteins: 20.7g
• Fats: 56.5g
• Carbohydrates: 20.3g

Ingredients

• Potato: 8 pc
• Sour cream: 600 g
• Mayonnaise: 600 g
• Pork: 600 g
• Cheese: 2 pc
• Garlic: 1 head
• Onion: 2 pc
• Zucchini: 2 pc
• Olive oil: 50 ml
• Arugula: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Wash, peel, and boil the potatoes for 15-20 minutes; if the potatoes are young, they can be boiled with the skin on.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 8 pieces

2. Prepare the sauce: mix mayonnaise and sour cream 1:1; you can skip buying mayonnaise and increase the amount of sour cream. Add a little salt and pepper to taste, as well as a few cloves of garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream: 600 g
   • Mayonnaise: 600 g
   • Garlic: 1 head

3. Slice the zucchini and potatoes into thin rounds, and finely chop the onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 2 pieces
   • Potato: 8 pieces
   • Onion: 2 pieces

4. Grate the cheese and mix it with half of the sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheese: 2 pieces
   • Sour cream: 600 g
   • Mayonnaise: 600 g

5. Pound the meat and cut it into thin pieces. You can season with pepper and salt right away.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pork: 600 g

6. Slightly grease the bottom of the tray with olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 50 ml

7. Lay a layer of zucchini circles at the bottom.

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 2 pieces

8. Put half of the onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 pieces

9. Layer the potato circles (you can sprinkle a little salt and pepper on top).

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 8 pieces

10. Evenly arrange the pieces of meat.

    Required ingredients:

    • Pork: 600 g

11. Put out the remaining onions.

    Required ingredients:

    • Onion: 2 pieces

12. Spread and rub the sauce over the entire surface.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sour cream: 600 g
    • Mayonnaise: 600 g

13. Layer the potato circles, and if there are zucchini left, layer them as well.

    Required ingredients:

    • Potato: 8 pieces
    • Zucchini: 2 pieces

14. Drizzle a little olive oil on top.

    Required ingredients:

    • Olive oil: 50 ml

15. Spread the greenery over the entire surface.

    Required ingredients:

    • Arugula: 1 piece

16. Spread the sauce and cheese mixture over the entire surface.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cheese: 2 pieces
    • Sour cream: 600 g
    • Mayonnaise: 600 g

17. Cover with foil on top.

18. Place the tray in a preheated oven, bake at 200 degrees for 90 minutes, then remove the foil and allow the top to crust slightly.