Description
A cozy and comforting casserole filled with layers of cheesy goodness, tender potatoes, and seasoned ground beef, perfect for chilly nights.
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, about 1/8 inch)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (optional, for extra meltiness)
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for greasing the dish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or butter.
- Cook the ground beef with the chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and stir in minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and optional paprika, letting it sizzle for about a minute.
- Whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and milk in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Layer half of the thinly sliced potatoes at the bottom of the greased baking dish. Spread half of the beef mixture over the potatoes. Pour half of the creamy sauce over the beef and sprinkle with 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, beef, sauce, and top off with remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated; just add an extra 10-15 minutes of baking time if it’s coming from the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg