Mushroom Casserole

4 servings

45 minutes

Mushroom casserole is a refined dish of European cuisine that combines tender zucchini, aromatic champignons, and sweet cherry tomatoes. The origins of such casseroles trace back to traditional village recipes where vegetables and mushrooms were baked to preserve their rich flavor. Tender zucchini, pre-fried to a golden color, create a soft base, while mushrooms add richness and depth to the taste. Grated hard cheese forms an appetizing crust, and sesame adds a light nutty note. The dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a festive table, delighting with its simplicity of preparation and rich flavor.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 139.4
• Proteins: 10.2g
• Fats: 8.4g
• Carbohydrates: 7.1g

Ingredients

• Zucchini: 2 pc
• Cherry tomatoes: 10 pc
• Hard cheese: 100 g
• Champignons: 100 g
• Sesame: 1 tbsp
• Vegetable oil: 30 ml
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut zucchini into thick slices, mushrooms into plates, and cherry tomatoes in half.

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 2 pieces
   • Champignons: 100 g
   • Cherry tomatoes: 10 pieces

2. Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hard cheese: 100 g

3. Fry the zucchini in oil until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 2 pieces
   • Vegetable oil: 30 ml

4. Sauté the mushrooms separately and simmer for 5-10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Champignons: 100 g

5. Lay zucchini in the form, then mushrooms, and top with halved cherry tomatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 2 pieces
   • Champignons: 100 g
   • Cherry tomatoes: 10 pieces

6. Add salt and pepper to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

7. Bake at 180 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

8. Sprinkle with cheese and sesame.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hard cheese: 100 g
   • Sesame: 1 tablespoon

9. Send to the oven for another 15 minutes to brown the cheese.