Wendell'S Depression Casserole
A hearty, nostalgic casserole with tender potatoes, sweet tomatoes, and savory onions, layered with sugar and flour for a comforting, budget-friendly meal suitable for family dinners.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix flour and sugar together in a bowl.
- Place about 1 cup of tomatoes into the bottom of a casserole dish.
- Add a layer of sliced potatoes, followed by sliced onions.
- Top with more tomatoes.
- Sprinkle the flour and sugar mixture over the layers, then season with salt and pepper.
- Dot the top with butter or oleo.
- Continue layering until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of tomatoes and dots of butter on top.
- Bake in a 350°F oven for about 45 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
311
kcal
16% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Low-fat
Contains
Milk
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).