Some dishes just put you in a good mood while you’re making them. One such case is our Greek gyro potato casserole is definitely one of them, because as soon as it’s in the oven, a truly heavenly scent will waft through your home. The aromas of oregano, garlic, and roasted meat create a powerful perfume that will make you crave the dish even more. We bet it will quickly become a favorite!
So Easy to Make: Our Greek Gyro Potato Casserole
It often doesn’t take much to turn a dish into a vacation. Just one bite of Greek gyro potato casserole and you’ll be thinking of the Greek coast, even if your actual summer vacation is still a while away. That’s because of the herbal aromas of gyro seasoning: oregano, thyme, and garlic which will provide a Mediterranean flair.
Start by cutting the pork into thin strips. Next, season it with gyro mix and fry until cooked through. If you like, you can also use chicken, which will stay nice and juicy. Vegan alternatives will also work, it’s entirely up to you.
You’ll also need thinly sliced potatoes, preferably Yukon Gold, so they don’t fall apart. In a buttered casserole dish, layer some meat, then potatoes, meat, and potatoes again, and season the individual layers with salt and pepper. To prevent the Greek gyro potato casserole from becoming dry, and more importantly, being creamy. Make this casserole’s sauce by mixing heavy cream, sour cream, and some vegetable broth. Once ready, pour it over everything. For the typical golden crust, you’ll need cheese, of course, preferably a mixture of Gouda and mozzarella, which melts and browns beautifully when baked.
After about 40 minutes in the oven, you can take the casserole out. The meat will be nice and tender, the potatoes soft, and the cheese crispy. Serve it with a salad or simply on its own for a true vacation feeling from home. By the way: If you’re in the mood for a variation, you can add bell pepper strips or zucchini, or crumble some feta over it before the Greek gyro potato casserole goes into the oven. Mmh!
Want more delicious casserole dishes? Then try this veal schnitzel casserole or a hearty sausage casserole. Also a one-dish all star: Greek feta bake with bread.
Greek Gyro Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork preferably pork shoulder
- 2 tbsp gyro seasoning
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 2 lb potatoes e.g., Yukon Gold
- butter for greasing the pan
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 1⅓ cups gouda cheese shredded
- 1¼ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cut the meat into thin strips, mix with the gyro seasoning and then fry in a hot pan with a dash of oil until cooked through.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin slices.
- Grease a casserole dish with butter and layer potatoes and meat alternately. Season the individual layers lightly with salt and pepper.
- Mix heavy cream, sour cream, and vegetable broth into a creamy sauce and pour it over the casserole.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the casserole.
- Bake the casserole for about 40 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through and the cheese is golden brown.