Pate Chinois Casserole

Discover the cozy charm of Pâté Chinois Casserole, a classic French-Canadian comfort food layered with love. This hearty dish features a savory base of seasoned ground beef, onions, and garlic, topped with the sweet contrast of cream-style and whole kernel corn, and crowned with a buttery layer of creamy mashed potatoes. A dusting of paprika adds the perfect finishing touch to this oven-baked favorite. Ready in just one hour, this affordable and family-friendly recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings. Serve it with a side salad or crusty bread for a satisfying meal you'll want to recreate again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp dried thyme
• 14 oz cream-style corn
• 14 oz whole kernel corn, drained
• 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.25 tsp paprika

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat, if necessary.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Season the beef mixture with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme, and stir to combine. Remove from heat.

Step 5

In a medium pot, boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return them to the pot.

Step 6

Mash the potatoes with the unsalted butter and milk until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 7

In a 9x13-inch (or similar) casserole dish, spread the cooked beef mixture evenly across the bottom as the first layer.

Step 8

Spread the cream-style corn over the beef as the second layer, followed by the drained whole kernel corn as the third layer.

Step 9

Gently layer the mashed potatoes over the corn, using a spatula to smooth the top evenly.

Step 10

Sprinkle a light dusting of paprika over the mashed potatoes for added color and flavor.

Step 11

Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the layers are heated through.

Step 12

Let the Pâté Chinois rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2749.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3020.8

Total Fat 137.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 436.0mg	0%
Sodium 4488.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 375.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.4g	0%
Total Sugars 46.3g
Protein 124.6g	0%

Vitamin D 53.7IU	0%
Calcium 429.6mg	0%
Iron 19.7mg	0%
Potassium 7919.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.2%

Protein: 15.4%

Carbs: 46.4%