Common Ingredients in casserole Recipes

We researched the most common ingredients in over fifty popular casserole recipes and found the top 15 ingredients.

The most common ingredient in casserole dishes is onion.

Cheddar cheese, butter, milk, sour cream and eggs are also common ingredients in casserole recipes. Variations include:

• parmesan cheese in place of cheddar cheese
• sour cream in place of milk
• sour cream and parmesan cheese in place of eggs

Salt is in 55% of casserole recipes and pepper, 45%.

The average casserole recipe has about 10.1 ingredients, with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 32.

In terms of directions, casserole recipes have about 6 steps on average, ranging from 1 to 14 instructions.

Ratios of Common Ingredients in Casserole

For half a cup onion (80 g), the median and average amounts of other significant ingredients are below. Some ingredients are potential substitutes for others, meaning they almost never exist together in a single casserole recipe, and are marked below.

Ingredient	Median	Average	% of recipes with onion	Potential subsitutions
cheddar cheese	1.5 cup (198 g)	1.8 cup (231 g)	52%	parmesan cheese
butter	0.14 cup (32 g)	0.22 cup (50 g)	30%
beef	1.1 pound (484 g)	1.2 pound (556 g)	28%
garlic	2 clove (6 g)	2 clove (6 g)	28%
sour cream	1 cup (227 g)	1.4 cup (313 g)	24%	milk eggs
milk	three quarters of a cup (183 g)	0.87 cup (213 g)	24%	sour cream
flour	a quarter cup (31 g)	0.28 cup (35 g)	20%
condensed cream mushroom soup	12.3 ounce (348 g)	15.6 ounce (443 g)	20%
tomatoes	9.9 ounce (281 g)	11 ounce (312 g)	18%	potatoes

Ingredients by Average Weight in Casserole

We also found the average content of the significant ingredients by weight in casserole recipes. This would be: 18% milk, 12% cheddar cheese, 12% sour cream, 12% eggs, 12% chicken breast, 11% beef, 11% onion, 7% condensed cream mushroom soup, 5% butter and 1% flour.

Here are the top ingredients, listed in order of popularity.

onion

Onion is the most popular ingredient in casserole dishes. In fact, over 60% of casserole recipes contain onion.

Variations of onion include:

• green onions: 10% of recipes

For casserole recipes, onion is frequently used with salt, cheddar cheese, black pepper, butter and garlic.

Potential substitutions for onion in casserole:

• green onions

Also, onion is not often used with eggs, brown sugar and vanilla extract.

salt

Another popular ingredient in casserole is salt. From the recipes we've sampled for casserole, over 55% have salt.

Salt is often included in casserole dishes in amounts of 1 teaspoon, half a teaspoon or a quarter teaspoon.

In casserole recipes that contain salt, it is on average, 0.1% by weight.

In recipes for casserole, salt is often used with onion, black pepper, cheddar cheese, butter and milk.

pepper

Pepper is another common ingredient in casserole dishes. In fact, over 45% of casserole recipes contain pepper.

Variations of pepper include:

• black pepper: 31% of recipes

Salt, onion, cheddar cheese, flour and milk are commonly used together with pepper in casserole dishes.

Potential substitutions for pepper in casserole:

• black pepper
• vanilla extract

Also, pepper is not often used with eggs, beef, tomatoes, brown sugar, celery and egg noodles.

black pepper

Another popular ingredient in casserole is black pepper. From the recipes we've sampled for casserole, over 30% have black pepper.

Ground is a frequent preparation for black pepper in casserole dishes.

Common quantities for black pepper in casserole dishes include half a teaspoon, a quarter teaspoon or 1 teaspoon.

In casserole recipes that contain black pepper, it is on average, 0% by weight.

Onion, salt, butter, cheddar cheese and garlic are commonly used together with black pepper in casserole dishes. Conversely, black pepper is not often used with eggs, white sugar, margarine, brown sugar and vanilla extract.

cheddar cheese

Another popular ingredient in casserole is cheddar cheese. From the recipes we've sampled for casserole, over 35% have cheddar cheese.

Shredded and grated are frequent preparations for cheddar cheese in casserole dishes.

Cheddar cheese is often included in casserole dishes in amounts of 1 cup, 2 cups or 8 ounces.

In casserole recipes that contain cheddar cheese, it is on average, 11% by weight.

For casserole recipes, cheddar cheese is frequently used with onion, salt, black pepper, sour cream and butter.

Potential substitutions for cheddar cheese in casserole:

• parmesan cheese

Also, cheddar cheese is not often used with white sugar, brown sugar, macaroni and vanilla extract.

butter

Butter is another common ingredient in casserole dishes. In fact, over 35% of casserole recipes contain butter.

Casserole dishes often call for butter to be melted.

Butter is often included in casserole dishes in amounts of half a cup, a quarter cup or 2 tablespoons.

In casserole recipes that contain butter, it is on average, 4% by weight.

In recipes for casserole, butter is often used with salt, onion, milk, flour and black pepper. On the other hand, butter is almost never used with beef, tomatoes, green onions, margarine, macaroni and green bell pepper.

milk

Milk is another common ingredient in casserole dishes. In fact, over 30% of casserole recipes contain milk.

Milk is often included in casserole dishes in amounts of 2 cups, 1 cup or three quarters of a cup.

In casserole recipes that contain milk, it is on average, 18% by weight.

For casserole recipes, milk is frequently used with salt, onion, eggs, butter and flour.

Potential substitutions for milk in casserole:

• sour cream

Also, milk is not often used with beef, tomatoes, garlic powder and green onions.

sour cream

Another popular ingredient in casserole is sour cream. From the recipes we've sampled for casserole, over 25% have sour cream.

Sour cream is often included in casserole dishes in amounts of 1 cup, half a cup or 16 ounces.

In casserole recipes that contain sour cream, it is on average, 15% by weight.

In recipes for casserole, sour cream is often used with salt, butter, onion, cheddar cheese and black pepper.

Potential substitutions for sour cream in casserole:

• milk
• eggs

Also, sour cream is not often used with olive oil, margarine, brown sugar, macaroni, vanilla extract and thyme.

eggs

Eggs is another common ingredient in casserole dishes. In fact, over 25% of casserole recipes contain eggs.

Common quantities for eggs in casserole dishes include 2 eggs, 4 eggs or 6 eggs.

In casserole recipes that contain eggs, it is on average, 15% by weight.

Salt, milk, butter, brown sugar and white sugar are commonly used together with eggs in casserole dishes.

Potential substitutions for eggs in casserole:

• sour cream
• parmesan cheese

Also, eggs is not often used with black pepper, garlic, beef, chicken breast, condensed cream mushroom soup, olive oil, tomatoes, green onions, cream chicken soup, garlic powder, green bell pepper, macaroni, egg noodles, celery and thyme.

flour

Another popular ingredient in casserole is flour. From the recipes we've sampled for casserole, over 20% have flour.

Flour is often included in casserole dishes in amounts of a third of a cup, 2 tablespoons or a quarter cup.

In casserole recipes that contain flour, it is on average, 2% by weight.

For casserole recipes, flour is frequently used with salt, butter, milk, onion and white sugar. However, beef, chicken breast, condensed cream mushroom soup, cream chicken soup, garlic powder and green bell pepper are almost never used together with flour in casserole dishes.

garlic

Garlic is another common ingredient in casserole dishes. In fact, over 15% of casserole recipes contain garlic.

Casserole dishes often call for garlic to be minced and chopped.

Garlic is often included in casserole dishes in amounts of 2 cloves, 1 clove or 3 cloves.

In casserole recipes that contain garlic, it is on average, 0.3% by weight.

In recipes for casserole, garlic is often used with onion, salt, black pepper, beef and cheddar cheese. On the other hand, garlic is almost never used with eggs, chicken breast, condensed cream mushroom soup, brown sugar, potatoes and vanilla extract.

beef

Another popular ingredient in casserole is beef. From the recipes we've sampled for casserole, over 15% have beef.

Ground is a frequent preparation for beef in casserole dishes.

Common quantities for beef in casserole dishes include 1 pound, 2 pounds or 1.5 pounds.

In casserole recipes that contain beef, it is on average, 22% by weight.

Onion, salt, garlic, tomatoes and black pepper are commonly used together with beef in casserole dishes. Conversely, beef is not often used with butter, milk, eggs, flour, chicken breast, white sugar, cream chicken soup, margarine, brown sugar and vanilla extract.

chicken breast

Chicken breast is another common ingredient in casserole dishes. In fact, over 10% of casserole recipes contain chicken breast.

Cubed, cooked and chopped are frequent preparations for chicken breast in casserole dishes.

Chicken breast is often included in casserole dishes in amounts of 2 pounds or 4 chicken breasts.

In casserole recipes that contain chicken breast, it is on average, 36% by weight.

For casserole recipes, chicken breast is frequently used with salt, butter, cream chicken soup, onion and cheddar cheese. However, eggs, flour, garlic, beef, tomatoes, white sugar, margarine, macaroni, brown sugar, green bell pepper, celery, vanilla extract and thyme are almost never used together with chicken breast in casserole dishes.

condensed cream mushroom soup

Another popular ingredient in casserole is condensed cream mushroom soup. From the recipes we've sampled for casserole, over 10% have condensed cream mushroom soup.

Condensed cream mushroom soup is often included in casserole dishes in amounts of 1three quarters of a ounces.

In casserole recipes that contain condensed cream mushroom soup, it is on average, 20% by weight.

In recipes for casserole, condensed cream mushroom soup is often used with onion, salt, sour cream, cheddar cheese and black pepper. On the other hand, condensed cream mushroom soup is almost never used with eggs, flour, garlic, olive oil, white sugar, green onions, margarine, brown sugar, vanilla extract and thyme.

parmesan cheese

Parmesan cheese is another common ingredient in casserole dishes. In fact, over 10% of casserole recipes contain parmesan cheese.

Grated is a frequent preparation for parmesan cheese in casserole dishes.

Common quantities for parmesan cheese in casserole dishes include a quarter cup or half a cup.

In casserole recipes that contain parmesan cheese, it is on average, 1.5% by weight.

Black pepper, onion, salt, sour cream and olive oil are commonly used together with parmesan cheese in casserole dishes.

Potential substitutions for parmesan cheese in casserole:

• cheddar cheese
• eggs

Also, parmesan cheese is not often used with white sugar, cream chicken soup, green onions, margarine, brown sugar and vanilla extract.

Other casserole Ingredients

Other significant ingredients used in casserole recipes include:

• tomatoes - 10%
• olive oil - 10%
• white sugar - 10%
• cream chicken soup - 10%
• margarine - 10%
• garlic powder - 10%
• macaroni - 5%
• brown sugar - 5%
• green bell pepper - 5%
• celery - 5%
• egg noodles - 5%
• potatoes - 5%
• vanilla extract - 5%
• thyme - 5%

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