Casseroles

base of the casserole that provides the main texture and flavor of the dish.

• Protein

• Extender

• Binder

• Vegetable

holds the other ingredients together

• Protein

• Topping

• Binder

• Extender

a food ingredient that helps thicken a dish.

• Vegetable

• Extender

• Protein

• Binder

Add fiber, vitamins and minerals to the casserole.

• Protein

• Topping

• Binder

• Vegetable

Used to cover the top of the casserole and hold in moisture. This also adds great flavor.

• Topping

• Vegetable

• Extender

• Protein

Spinach

• Protein

• Topping

• Vegetable

• Extender

Pasta

• Binder

• Vegetable

• Protein

• Extender

Ex: Fried Onions

• Vegetable

• Topping

• Protein

• Binder

Ex: Cheese

• Protein

• Vegetable

• Binder

• Extender

Sausage

• Binder

• Extender

• Topping

• Protein