Red Potatoes and Ham Casserole Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can I freeze a potato casserole? ›

Absolutely! Most casseroles freeze beautifully, and will last three to six months in the freezer. Beyond six months, the quality of the casserole might decrease, and frost might develop, but it will still be safe to consume.

The egg is the all-important binder in a sweet potato casserole: it enriches and stiffens the mixture without making it heavy. Make sure to cool the mash slightly before adding the egg so it doesn't scramble, and to stir well so there are no streaks of cooked egg white in the finished dish.

The answer depends on what's in it. Casseroles with raw protein (meat, poultry, seafood) should be completely cooked before freezing. However dishes with pre-cooked meats or no meat are fine to go in the freezer uncooked.

Try different herbs for added flavour: sage or lemon thyme work wonderfully well. For a meatier casserole, add chopped sausage or pancetta when cooking the chicken. Stir wholegrain mustard through the casserole at the end of cooking (to taste); this is especially good if you have sausage in the casserole.

The base of a casserole provides its main texture and flavor.

The binder, a liquid that holds the other ingredients together. – Fat-free milk, broth, fruit juice, soup, eggs, or a thickened Béchamel/White sauce.

Fully cooked potato recipes freeze well too. Mashed potatoes are a great option to freeze since they retain their texture. To freeze mashed potatoes, allow them to cool completely. Place the mashed potatoes into resealable freezer bags and press them so they are in an even layer.

A baked casserole can be frozen for up to 2-3 months. To freeze the casserole, allow it to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container or freezer bag. Be sure to label the container with the name of the dish and the date it was frozen.

Frozen Casserole.

If it is frozen and is in a metal or disposable roasting pan, you can put it into a cold oven. If it is in a glass baking dish, put it in the refrigerator overnight to thaw. Refrigerated Casserole: Take it out of the refrigerator, put it in a cold or hot, 350°F oven.

Which potato dishes freeze well? ›

Scalloped potatoes and potato gratins are ideal for freezing, giving you a jump-start on dinner. It's best to cook the dish until the potatoes are getting tender and starting to brown but are not fully cooked. Cool completely, wrap well and freeze for up to two weeks.