Look, casseroles. They’re the culinary equivalent of a warm hug, especially when the weather turns. Mary Berg, purveyor of all things comforting and conveniently delicious, tackles the casserole in the aptly titled “Casserole With It” episode of Mary Makes It Easy. So, if you’re seeking a culinary security blanket, this might be your episode.
Berg isn’t just slapping some ground beef and cream of mushroom soup together (though, if done right, even that can be tasty). This is Berg, so there’s a touch of cleverness here. For the breakfast crowd, the bagels-meet-eggs “Breakfast Bagel Casserole” is your morning lifesaver. And yes, it handily utilizes day-old bagels, because Berg knows how to work a kitchen efficiently.
Lunch? Who needs it? Jump straight to dinner with either the substantial “Creamed Mushroom and Spinach Casserole,” topped with golden hash browns (texture, people!), or the vibrant “Curried Chicken Casserole” featuring paneer, chunky vegetables, and couscous. It’s a flavor party in a dish.
And, because a casserole episode wouldn’t be complete without dessert, Berg introduces “A Trifle of a Trifle,” which, frankly, sounds like a lot of trifle. It’s a dessert casserole crafted from lemon loaf, lemon custard, and jam. If that doesn’t scream comfort food, I don’t know what does.
Mary Makes It Easy Season 3 Episode 14 “Casserole With It” airs Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 12:00 PM on Food Network.
