$25,000 Casserole

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 2
$25,000 Casserole recipe perfect for a budget-friendly family dinner
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Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef or 2 lbs veal , cut up
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1 can onion
2 cans cream of chicken soup
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon dry onion flakes
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup milk
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter
1 cup breadcrumbs

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
580
Sugar
7g
Fat
32g
The $25,000 Casserole gets its name from its delicious flavor, which is often compared to more expensive dishes. This casserole is perfect for families on a budget, and can be easily customized by adding different vegetables or adjusting the seasoning. The recipe makes a large amount, so it can feed a crowd or provide leftovers for several meals. The topping is a unique addition to the casserole, making the dish light and fluffy rather than heavy and dense. This casserole is a home-style classic that has been adapted to fit modern tastes and budgets.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.In a large mixing bowl, toss the beef or veal with 2 cups of flour and paprika until evenly coated.
3.Spread the meat evenly across the bottom of a large casserole dish, and top with the canned onion and cream of chicken soup.
4.In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining 1/2 cup of flour, baking powder, salt, poultry seasoning, celery seed, dry onion flakes, and poppy seed. Add in the vegetable oil, milk, sour cream, and butter, and mix until smooth.
5.Spread the batter over the meat mixture in the casserole dish, and sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs.
6.Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and the meat is cooked through. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

PROS

This casserole is a budget-friendly meal that can feed a large family.
It is hearty and filling, and the topping is light and fluffy.

Leftovers can be easily reheated and served for lunch the next day.

CONS

The casserole can be high in sodium due to the canned soup, so those watching their sodium intake should limit their portion sizes.
The dish may also be high in calories and fat due to the meat and cream in the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish may not be the healthiest option, it does provide a good source of protein from the beef or veal. The milk and sour cream in the batter also add a source of calcium to the recipe.

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