Description
A comforting and hearty dish, this Cheesy Ground Beef and Potatoes casserole is a family favorite. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese, all baked to perfection. It’s a satisfying meal that’s easy to make and perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Beef and Onions: In a skillet, cook the ground beef and onion until beef is browned. Drain excess fat.
- Season Beef: Stir in garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat.
- Layer Casserole: Layer potatoes, beef mixture, and cheese in the baking dish.
- Make Sauce: Heat milk and butter, then pour over the casserole.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add your favorite herbs or spices to customize the flavors.
- Feel free to add a layer of cooked bacon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: ground beef, potatoes, casserole, cheesy, comfort food
