Description
Cheesy ground beef and potato casserole delivers pure comfort on your dinner plate, bringing together hearty beef and creamy potatoes in one satisfying bake. Melted cheese blankets the layers, creating a simple yet delicious meal your family will definitely devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 medium potatoes
Dairy and Sauce:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
Instructions
- Heat the oven to precisely 375°F and thoroughly grease a 13×9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Place 1 pound ground beef and 1 chopped onion into a large skillet, cooking over medium heat until beef browns completely (about 5 minutes).
- Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the beef mixture, stirring for 30 seconds. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder and onion powder into the skillet.
- Slice 2 medium potatoes extremely thin using a mandoline or sharp knife, aiming for uniform ⅛-inch thickness.
- Arrange half the potato slices across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper.
- Spread the entire beef mixture evenly across the potato layer, creating a uniform surface.
- Whisk 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup with 1 cup evaporated milk in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour half the soup mixture directly over the beef, ensuring even coverage.
- Layer the remaining potato slices on top, seasoning again with salt and pepper.
- Pour the final half of the soup mixture over the potatoes, confirming complete potato coverage.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for exactly 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and sprinkle 1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese across the surface.
- Return casserole to oven, baking uncovered for 10 additional minutes until cheese melts completely.
- Remove from oven and allow casserole to rest for 5-7 minutes before serving, which helps layers solidify.
Notes
- Mandoline slicers create uniform potato slices that cook perfectly and look professional in your casserole.
- Check potato tenderness by piercing with a fork before removing from the oven to ensure they’re cooked through.
- Grate your own cheese instead of using pre-packaged shredded cheese for a smoother, more even melt that coats the dish beautifully.
- Letting the casserole rest 5-10 minutes after baking helps the layers settle and makes serving much easier without falling apart.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 423 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg