casserole

noun

cas·se·role | \ˈka-sə-ˌrōl also ˈka-zə-

Definition of casserole

1 : a dish in which food may be baked and served

2 : food cooked and served in a casserole

3 : a deep round usually porcelain dish with a handle used for heating substances in the laboratory

Examples of casserole in a Sentence

I made tuna casserole for dinner. meat and noodles served in a casserole

Recent Examples on the Web

Dorcas Reilly, 92, the woman who created a Thanksgiving staple enjoyed by millions — the green-bean casserole — died on Oct. 15 of Alzheimer’s disease in Haddonfield, New Jersey. — Seattle Times Staff & News Services, The Seattle Times, "This week’s passages," 26 Oct. 2018 Like a zippy version of lasagna, this Super Bowl casserole is dinner for a crowd, plus leftovers. — OregonLive.com, "24 hearty casserole recipes for your Super Bowl 2018 party," 25 Jan. 2018 Buy Photo There are few dishes better for the winter chill than a crock of cassoulet, a classic and hearty bean casserole from southern France stewed with a symphony of various mixed meats. — Craig Laban, Philly.com, "It's cassoulet season at Bistrot La Minette," 16 Jan. 2018 To roast garlic bulbs, lightly grease a casserole dish with olive oil, chuck in some clean bulbs, and bake at 350 degrees until the bulbs are soft and squishy — usually about 45 minutes. — Jean Nick, Good Housekeeping, "7 Ways You Can Make Your Garlic Last Longer," 27 July 2018 Roll out on a floured countertop and spread over prewarmed chili (or beef and gravy, stews or creamed vegetables) in a casserole dish and place in oven until crust is brown. — Roy Berendson, Popular Mechanics, "How To Make Simple, Easy Pancakes," 1 Sep. 2018 The new assortment will include casserole dishes, bowls, mugs, and more starting at just $8. — Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, "CorningWare Just Re-Launched Their Iconic Cornflower Pattern in These Stores," 9 Aug. 2018 On Sundays during its first summer, a different sort of Jewish community gathered here over challah, cucumber salad and potato casserole. — Daniel A. Gross, Newsweek, "Poland's Jewish Culture Rises From the Ashes of Persecution," 27 Jan. 2015 Spoon the mixture into a medium-size casserole dish. — Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Time to tailgate: Spruce up your opening day with regional favorites," 29 Mar. 2018

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