Beef and Cheddar Potato Casserole
A hearty, comforting casserole layered with seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese – the ultimate one-dish meal that satisfies the whole family!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 cups frozen hash browns or potato puffs
Cooking spray or butter for greasing the dish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with onion and garlic. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- In bowl, whisk together cheese soup, milk, and sour cream until smooth.
- Layer half the potatoes in baking dish. Top with half the beef mixture and half the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Pour soup mixture evenly over top. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes.
- Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter. Uncover casserole, sprinkle with crumbs, and bake 15-20 more minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For crispier topping, use panko breadcrumbs
- Add 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables with the beef for extra nutrition
- Can assemble 1 day ahead – add 10 minutes baking time
- Freezes well before baking – thaw overnight in refrigerator
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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