Description
A hearty and comforting casserole featuring layers of ground beef, potatoes, and creamy cheese, perfect for family dinners and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5–6 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for greasing the dish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or butter.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary. Stir in minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika; cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth. Set aside.
- Layer half the sliced potatoes on the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Spread half the beef mixture over the potatoes.
- Pour half the soup-and-milk sauce evenly over the beef.
- Sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheddar.
- Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, beef, sauce, and finish with the remaining 1 cup cheddar and optional mozzarella.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Great served with a green salad or steamed veggies. Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg