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amish sunday savior casserole
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Amish Sunday Savior Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring hearty root vegetables, savory ground beef, and a sweet and spicy apricot-ginger glaze. It’s perfect for family gatherings or a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.2 kg potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 600 g carrots, peeled and sliced
- 300 g celery stalks, sliced
- 300 g onions, diced
- 500 g halal ground beef
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 30 g unsalted butter
- 30 g all-purpose flour
- 500 ml low-sodium vegetable broth
- 250 ml whole milk
- 200 g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 150 g Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 120 ml apricot preserves (no added sugar)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
- 30 g sliced almonds
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Peel and thinly slice potatoes; blanch for 3 minutes, then drain.
- Sauté & Brown: Sauté onions, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes; brown ground beef and season with herbs.
- Create Sauce: Make a roux with butter and flour; whisk in broth and milk; simmer until thickened.
- Incorporate Cheese: Stir in cheddar and Gruyère until melted and smooth.
- First Layer: Arrange half of the potatoes in a baking dish.
- Layer One: Pour half of the sauce over potatoes; drizzle with half of the apricot-ginger glaze.
- Second Layer: Layer remaining potatoes on top.
- Layer Two: Pour remaining sauce over potatoes; drizzle with remaining glaze.
- Cheese Topping: Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 15-20 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Rest & Garnish: Rest for 10 minutes; garnish with toasted almonds and parsley.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use a combination of potato varieties. Toasting the almonds enhances their flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg