Description
This comforting Ground Beef Potato Casserole recipe layers tender russet potatoes with seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, and melted cheddar cheese. A cozy and easy family dinner idea perfect for weeknights, freezer meals, and meal prep.
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter (for greasing the baking dish)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or spray.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Drain excess fat.
3. Layer half of the potatoes in the baking dish. Add half the beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheese. Repeat layers, ending with potatoes.
4. In a bowl, whisk the cream of mushroom soup with milk. Pour over casserole. Top with remaining cheese.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
6. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use russet potatoes for the best texture.
You can prepare and refrigerate it up to a day ahead before baking.
Swap cheddar for mozzarella or a cheese blend for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg