The first casseroles were introduced ( as casseroles ) in 1708 but only made their peak in popularity in the 1950's.
Although the casserole has a long history in America, it did not begin to attract major attention until condensed, canned soups came on the market.
It became an American staple in the Depression when cheap but filling meals were essential, and rose in popularity in WWII as women began to enter the workplace in large numbers.
It reached it's heyday in the 50's. The casserole of the past was usually made by combining a cream sauce with meat, poultry, or fish that was canned or left over from a previous meal. A small amount of vegetables were added like onion and celery, primarily for taste. |
