Best 8 Italian Potato Casserole Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to Italy with our delectable Italian Potato Casserole, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This hearty casserole, also known as "Gattò di Patate" in Italian, is an exquisite symphony of thinly sliced potatoes, succulent ground beef, savory sausage, aromatic herbs, and a symphony of cheeses. This comprehensive guide will provide you with two delectable variations of this classic dish: a traditional meat-filled casserole and a vegetarian version bursting with flavorful roasted vegetables. Discover the secrets to creating a golden-brown crust, a creamy and rich interior, and a captivating aroma that will fill your kitchen with warmth and comfort. Prepare to indulge in a comforting and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course, a hearty side, or a delightful addition to your holiday table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ITALIAN POTATO CASSEROLE



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After one taste, you'll see why this delicious dish won grand prize in a local newspaper cooking contest. It's a great variation on traditional shepherd's pie.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
3 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Place in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Top with potatoes. In the same skillet, saute onion, green pepper and garlic in oil for 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Stir in the mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, basil, salt and pepper. Spoon over potatoes to within 1 in. of edge of dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and parsley on top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts :

ITALIAN BEEF AND POTATO CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Italian Beef and Potato Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KittyKitty

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook ground chuck , onion and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until meat is browned, stirring to crumble meat; drain. Add spaghetti sauce, water, basil, oregano, and pepper, stir well.
  • Spoon 1/3 of meat mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 x2 inch baking dish. Top with half of potato slices; cover with 1/3 of meat mixture. Add remaining potato slices and remaining meat mixture. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake at 375°F for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender. Remove foil; sprinkle cheese over casserole. Bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
  • Let casserole stand 10 minutes before serving.

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND POTATO CASSEROLE



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I am the queen of making up casseroles. This one is easy to throw together, and then just throw in the oven.

Provided by landlocked 2

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup
4 medium potatoes
2 cups shoestring carrots (I buy them already cut in the fresh vegetable section)
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic, minced (I but the jarred already minced garlic)
1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Spray 11 X 9 casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Cut chicken into bite size pieces, and place in casserole dish.
  • Cut potatoes in large bite size pieces and place in casserole dish.
  • Place carrots in casserole dish.
  • In a separate bowl mix soup, seasoning and water. Pour over Chicken, potatoes and carrots and toss until everything is covered in sauce.
  • Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes, until chicken and potatoes are cooked thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.7, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 215.2, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3.2, Protein 35.7

ITALIAN LOADED MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE



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This delightfully cheesy and richly flavored casserole might be the ultimate party dish. It's got all the comfort of a classic mashed potato casserole but with molto pizzazz. Favorite Italian ingredients, like Parmesan, garlic and rosemary punch up the flavor and the look. This casserole gets dressed up for the party with a buttery topping of toasted bread crumbs, chopped tomatoes and fresh basil. The pops of red and green make it perfect for a holiday table! Whether you're traveling to the party or hosting, this dish will stay warm and bubbly for a long time after it comes out of the oven.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pouches (4.7 oz each) Betty Crocker™ roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Water, milk and butter called for on potatoes pouches
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (4 oz)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs
1/2 cup diced fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Make both potatoes pouches as directed.
  • Stir cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the Italian seasoning and rosemary into potatoes. Spoon mixture into baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until heated through (at least 165°F in center of casserole).
  • Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until toasted. Remove from heat. Top casserole with tomatoes, toasted bread crumbs and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize About 1/2 Cup, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

ITALIAN PORK AND POTATO CASSEROLE



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This recipe has been enjoyed by three generations of my family. My mother concocted it years ago using a few ingredients she said were handy at the time. The aroma from these ingredients brings back fond memories of home.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups sliced red potatoes
3 tablespoons water
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes or until almost tender; drain., Place potatoes in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with garlic, salt and pepper. Top with pork chops and marinara sauce. Cover and bake at 350° until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145° and potatoes are tender, 40-45 minutes., Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 506mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN POTATO CASSEROLE WITH SWEET PEPPERS



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Another do ahead casserole. Great for a buffet, especially around Cristmas , the colored peppers show through. If you wish lightly saute the peppers with the onion and mushrooms. I prefer them crisp.Nicely flavored combination.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb potato, peeled,cut into even pieces,boiled until tender and then sliced
1 tablespoon lite olive oil
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
1 medium green pepper, sliced
1 medium red pepper, sliced
1/2 medium onion, chopped
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 1/2 cups light cream or 1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 lb bacon, fried and crumbled,well drained on paper towell
2 large tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • After cooking the potatoes let them stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Place the sliced potatoes in a 9" quiche dish or other oven proof dish.
  • Saute the onions& Mushrooms until just soft.
  • Beat together the eggs, cream,salt& pepper.
  • Cover the potatoes with the peppers, mushrooms, onion and half the bacon.
  • Pour in the beaten egg mixture.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 350F degrees for apprx 35 minutes.
  • Uncover add the rest of the bacon.
  • Return to oven uncovered for about 10 minutes or until you can insert a knife and it comes out clean.
  • Watch your bacon doesn't get too brown, if it starts to, loosely place foil over top.
  • Casserole should be a nice golden color.

ITALIAN BEEF AND POTATO CASSEROLE



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Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 (5 1/2-ounce) box scalloped potato sauce mix
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can tomato
1 (10 1/2-ounce) can pizza sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon basil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet brown the meat till crumbly. Drain off fat. In the crockpot, combine the meat with the dry sauce mix from the package of scalloped potatoes, tomatoes, pizza sauce, water, and spices. Stir in dry potato slices. Cover and cook on LOW 4 to 5 hours. Turn the control to HIGH and stir in the Mozzarella cheese. Top with Parmesan cheese. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

ITALIAN POTATO CASSEROLE



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Categories     Potato     Bake     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium Idaho potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch
water
1 tsp salt
6 T. Olive Oil , divided
1 tsp fresh rosemary
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
3 ripe medium tomatoes, sliced
1 T. fresh oregano leaves
1 1/2 cups grated mixed provalone and mozarella cheese

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, cook potato slices in a large amount of water with salt until tender enough for a for to pierce them easily. Drain. Pour 3 T. olive oil into a large skillet. Add rosemary and heat over low to medium heat. Add potatoes and toss gently to coat with rosemary and oil. Pour a 9x13 casserole. Wipe out skillet, add 2T olive oil and saute onion over low to medium heat until soft about 10 minutes. Layer onions on top of potatoes. Gently toss tomato slices with 1 T olive oil and oregano and then layer on top of onion. Cover with geated cheese. Place on shelf slightly below middle of preheated 350 degree oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until casserole is heated through and chees is bubbly and browned.

Tips:

  • For a crispy top, use unpeeled potatoes and bake them until they are golden brown.
  • If you prefer a softer texture, peel the potatoes before baking.
  • Use a variety of cheeses for a more flavorful casserole. Some good options include mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, and Asiago.
  • Add some cooked meat, such as sausage, bacon, or ground beef, to the casserole for a hearty meal.
  • Serve the casserole with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

Italian potato casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover potatoes, and it can be easily customized to suit your own taste. Whether you like it crispy or soft, cheesy or meaty, there is an Italian potato casserole recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this classic dish a try.

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