Potato casserole with tomatoes
5 servings
40 minutes
Potato casserole with tomatoes is a dish of Russian cuisine that combines simplicity and rich flavor. The casserole is prepared in layers: juicy minced meat, aromatic onions, fresh tomatoes, grated potatoes, and a spicy mayonnaise with garlic. The composition is completed with melted cheese, giving the dish tenderness and an appetizing crust. The casserole is perfect for a family dinner – hearty, warming, and filled with homely comfort. Its history traces back to traditional Russian baked potato dishes that have always been valued for their accessibility and nutrition. The taste balances between the softness of potatoes, the sweet-sour notes of tomatoes, and the spiciness of garlic sauce. This versatile dish can be served as a standalone or complemented with fresh herbs and sour cream.
1
Place the prepared minced meat on a baking sheet, then layer the remaining ingredients: fresh tomatoes (peeled), chopped onion, potatoes (grated), mayonnaise mixed with minced garlic.
- Mince: 400 g
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Onion: 2 heads
- Potato: 300 g
- Garlic: 4 cloves
2
Sprinkle cheese on top (can be mixed with mayonnaise beforehand).
- Cheese: 100 g
3
Bake in a preheated oven until done.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
