🧀 Cheesy Beef & Potato Casserole
A hearty, creamy, cheesy casserole made with seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and plenty of melted cheese. Perfect for an easy family dinner!
🛒 Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) ground beef
4–5 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ cup sour cream
½ cup milk
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp onion powder
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, optional
👩🍳 Instructions
Prepare the oven:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Cook the beef:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and ground beef. Cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking the beef apart, until browned. Drain excess grease.
Season:
Add garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder. Cook for another 1 minute.
Make the sauce:
In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and milk until smooth.
Layer the casserole:
Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the cooked beef mixture and about ½ cup cheese. Pour over half of the soup mixture.
Repeat:
Add the remaining potatoes, beef, soup mixture, and another ½ cup cheese.
Bake covered:
Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Add the cheese:
Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Finish baking:
Return to the oven uncovered for 15–20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
Rest and serve:
Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot.
⭐ Tips
Slice the potatoes very thinly and evenly so they cook at the same rate.
For extra flavor, use a combination of cheddar and Monterey Jack.
Add diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or frozen peas for extra vegetables.
For a crispy topping, sprinkle ½ cup crushed buttery crackers over the cheese during the final 15 minutes.
