Finnish Bologna Vegetable Casserole Food

FINNISH BOLOGNA & VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F Spray a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
• Scatter the vegetables & bologna in the dish. Pour on the broth then sprinkle with salt & pepper.
• Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Serve hot.

FINNISH CARROT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• In a bowl combine the rice, milk, carrots, salt, brown sugar and eggs.
• Butter a 1-1/2 quart casserole.
• Pour the carrot mixture into the casserole.
• Combine the bread crumbs with the melted butter; sprinkle over the carrot mixture.
• Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is lightly brown.

A VEGETARIAN FINNISH MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F and butter a 9×13 inch glass baking dish.
• Combine the broth, potatoes, rutabagas, parsnips, garlic, and bay leaf in a 4 quart soup pot, and bring the broth to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover partially, and simmer until the vegetables are very tender, about 30 minutes. Drain well. Remove the bay leaf.
• Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl and add 1/2 cup of the butter or margarine. Using an electric mixer, beat the vegetables until mashed but still chunky.
• Season with salt, pepper, and thyme and transfer the vegetables to the buttered baking dish.
• Melt the remaining 1/4 cup butter or margarine in a large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the sliced onions and sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the onions are tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Season the onions with salt and pepper and spread evenly over the mashed vegetables.
• Bake uncovered, until heated through and the top begins to crisp, about 25 minutes.