Potato casserole with mushrooms and cheese.
6 servings
70 minutes
Potato casserole with mushrooms and cheese is a cozy and hearty dish of Russian cuisine that combines simple yet rich flavors. Its origins can be traced back to traditional village casseroles using accessible ingredients: potatoes, mushrooms, and minced meat. The casserole is aromatic thanks to garlic, spices, and browned cheese that forms an appetizing crust. Tender champignons add lightness and richness while the baked potatoes provide softness. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or festive table; it's easy to prepare and convenient to serve in portions. The flavor of the casserole is even better revealed with homemade pickles or fresh vegetables, creating a harmony of traditional Russian tastes.
1
We are preparing the minced meat. We add salt, pepper, finely chopped garlic, and a little finely chopped onion (to taste). Mix thoroughly.
- Salt: to taste
- Fresh bell pepper: to taste
- Garlic: to taste
- Onion: 2 heads
2
We cut the potatoes (raw) into half circles, add a little salt, pepper, add mayonnaise, and mix.
- Potato: 10 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Fresh bell pepper: to taste
- Mayonnaise: to taste
3
We clean the mushrooms, wash them well, and chop them not too finely.
- Fresh button mushrooms: 400 g
4
We cut the onion into half rings.
- Onion: 2 heads
5
Lightly grease the baking dish with vegetable oil. Place a few pieces of mushrooms and some onions at the bottom of the dish. Cover with minced meat.
- Fresh button mushrooms: 400 g
- Onion: 2 heads
- Ground meat: 500 g
6
Then we layer onions and mushrooms. We cover all of this with potatoes.
- Onion: 2 heads
- Fresh button mushrooms: 400 g
- Potato: 10 pieces
7
Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees and bake for 30 minutes (until the potatoes are cooked). Then take it out, generously sprinkle with grated cheese, and return to the oven. Increase the temperature to 250 degrees. Once the cheese is browned, the dish is ready.
- Hard cheese: 200 g
