Cheesy Pork & Apple Casserole

If there’s any month where the comfort and hands-off cooking style of a casserole belongs, it’s December. Indeed, in this busy holiday month, casseroles offer nearly effortless ways to make a full meal with minor bits of stirring, stuffing, topping, and baking.

The term ‘casserole’ can refer to any dish prepared in a casserole dish—essentially a deep, wide baking dish—and baked in the oven. A casserole can have layers, as in the case of an Italian lasagna or a deep-dish pizza, or composed of some evenly distributed combination of veggies, a protein, and a starchy binder.

Pork and apple casserole celebrates a classic pairing and is just right when you need something warming.

Apples are a traditional accompaniment to pork and these cheesy slices make a delicious garnish.

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Cheesy Pork & Apple Casserole

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Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

American

Keyword

cheesy pork & apple casserole

Servings

MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

• 1 kg russet potatoes, peeled & cut into large chunks
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3 Tbsp butter, divided
• 1-2 tsp mustard
• 5 medium apples,
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 300 gm ground pork
• salt & pepper to taste
• 100 gm Swiss cheese, grated OR your own choice

Course Main Dish Cuisine American Keyword cheesy pork & apple casserole Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 1 kg russet potatoes, peeled & cut into large chunks 1/4 cup milk 3 Tbsp butter, divided 1-2 tsp mustard 5 medium apples, 2 Tbsp sugar 2 medium onions, finely chopped 300 gm ground pork salt & pepper to taste 100 gm Swiss cheese, grated OR your own choice

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Instructions

1. Place potatoes in a large pot of salted water & bring to a boil. Cook for 20 minutes until tender. Drain & mash with milk, 2 Tbsp butter & mustard.
2. Peel 4 apples, remove cores & cut into large cubes. Place in a saucepan with 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil then lower heat & simmer for 10 minutes or until tender. When soft add 2 Tbsp sugar & combine to make an applesauce consistency.
3. In a saucepan, heat 1 Tbsp butter & sauté onion with a pinch of salt. Add ground pork & scramble fry until browned. (Drain any excess liquid so the casserole doesn't become too soggy). Season with salt & pepper to taste.
4. Preheat oven to 375 F. Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
5. Combine potatoes & 'applesauce' with onion/meat combo. Add additional seasoning if necessary. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish.
6. Remove the core from the remaining apple & cut into thin slices. Arrange slices over casserole mixture & sprinkle with grated cheese.
7. Bake for about 30 -35 minutes until top is slightly browning.