Casserole

/ˈkæs.ə.roʊl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large, deep dish used for cooking and serving a variety of foods, typically prepared in one pot.

She baked a delicious vegetable casserole for the family dinner.

A dish prepared in a casserole dish, usually consisting of a mixture of ingredients, often baked in an oven.

The chicken and rice casserole was a hit at the potluck.

verb

To cook or prepare food in a casserole dish.

She decided to casserole the leftovers from last night's dinner.

From French 'casserole', derived from 'casser' meaning 'to break'.

casserole dish

A deep dish used for baking casseroles.

casserole ready

Indicating that a meal or dish is prepared to serve.

one-pot casserole

A type of casserole that combines all ingredients in one pot.

bake

To cook food with dry heat in an oven.

stew

To cook food slowly in liquid.

potluck

A meal where each guest brings a dish to share.

Casserole for a gathering of friends is often referred to as a 'potluck casserole'.

Everyone brought their favorite dishes to the potluck, and my casserole was a hit!

Casserole can also imply a mix of different things or a hodgepodge.

Her ideas were a casserole of various trends that made the project unique.