Description
A comforting and hearty Cheesy Potato Beef Bake that combines seasoned ground beef with creamy mushroom sauce, tender potatoes, and gooey melted cheddar cheese. This family-friendly casserole is perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
For the Casserole:
- 3 cups peeled and diced potatoes
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Prepare the Casserole Mixture: In a bowl, mix sour cream, mushroom soup, milk, and 1 cup of cheese. Add potatoes and cooked beef.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover, top with remaining cheese, and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- For added crunch, sprinkle crushed crackers or breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- This dish reheats well and is delicious as leftovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of bake
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
