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.
1
Wash, peel, and boil the potatoes for 15-20 minutes; if the potatoes are young, they can be boiled with the skin on.
- 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.
- Sour cream: 600 g
- Mayonnaise: 600 g
- Garlic: 1 head
3
Slice the zucchini and potatoes into thin rounds, and finely chop the onion.
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
- Potato: 8 pieces
- Onion: 2 pieces
4
Grate the cheese and mix it with half of the sauce.
- 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.
- Pork: 600 g
6
Slightly grease the bottom of the tray with olive oil.
- Olive oil: 50 ml
7
Lay a layer of zucchini circles at the bottom.
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
8
Put half of the onion.
- Onion: 2 pieces
9
Layer the potato circles (you can sprinkle a little salt and pepper on top).
- Potato: 8 pieces
10
Evenly arrange the pieces of meat.
- Pork: 600 g
11
Put out the remaining onions.
- Onion: 2 pieces
12
Spread and rub the sauce over the entire surface.
- Sour cream: 600 g
- Mayonnaise: 600 g
13
Layer the potato circles, and if there are zucchini left, layer them as well.
- Potato: 8 pieces
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
14
Drizzle a little olive oil on top.
- Olive oil: 50 ml
15
Spread the greenery over the entire surface.
- Rocket (arugula): 1 piece
16
Spread the sauce and cheese mixture over the entire surface.
- 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.
