casserole
noun
cas·se·role
ˈka-sə-ˌrōl 
also ˈka-zə-
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
For baked casseroles, such as Sausage, Spinach and Goat Cheese Lasagna, add a splash of liquid, cover it tightly with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven until warmed through, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
This super affordable set—which has been purchased 4,000 times in the past month, by the way—includes a 9.5-inch frying pan, an 11-inch 4.3-quart sauté pan with lid, a 2.5-quart saucepan with lid, a 4.7-quart casserole with lid, two silicone utensils, and four reusable pot protectors.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 25 June 2024
Discard the following if your refrigerator has been without power for more than four hours:
Raw, cooked or leftover meat, poultry, fish, soft cheeses, milk, yogurt, eggs, leftovers, hot dogs, bacon, lunch meats, pizza, shredded cheeses, casseroles, pasta and pasta sauces, cut fruits and vegetables.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 June 2024
Why are onions so popular? Independent of such health benefits, onions also have the advantages of being versatile and flavorful and are popular as a garnish or ingredient in recipes and dishes like French onion soup, blooming onions, casseroles, onion rings, French onion dip and salsa.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 19 June 2024
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Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
This super affordable set—which has been purchased 4,000 times in the past month, by the way—includes a 9.5-inch frying pan, an 11-inch 4.3-quart sauté pan with lid, a 2.5-quart saucepan with lid, a 4.7-quart casserole with lid, two silicone utensils, and four reusable pot protectors.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 25 June 2024
Discard the following if your refrigerator has been without power for more than four hours:
Raw, cooked or leftover meat, poultry, fish, soft cheeses, milk, yogurt, eggs, leftovers, hot dogs, bacon, lunch meats, pizza, shredded cheeses, casseroles, pasta and pasta sauces, cut fruits and vegetables.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 June 2024
Why are onions so popular? Independent of such health benefits, onions also have the advantages of being versatile and flavorful and are popular as a garnish or ingredient in recipes and dishes like French onion soup, blooming onions, casseroles, onion rings, French onion dip and salsa.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 19 June 2024
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casserole
noun
cas·se·role
ˈkas-ə-ˌrōl
1
: a dish in which food can be baked and served
2
: the food cooked and served in a casserole
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