Description
Hearty meat and potato casserole becomes the ultimate comfort meal for your family dinner, packed with rich flavors and simple ingredients that everyone craves. Warm layers of seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheese make this classic dish a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups potatoes
- 1 pound ground beef
- 10 ounces frozen corn
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 10–¾ ounces condensed cream of celery soup
- ⅓ cup 2% milk
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped onion
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss 4 cups of thinly sliced potatoes with 2 tablespoons melted butter and ½ teaspoon salt. Spread the potato mixture across the bottom and sides of a 13×9 inch baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes until potatoes are almost tender.
- Brown 1 pound ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat completely. Spread the beef and 10 ounces frozen corn evenly over the partially baked potatoes.
- Whisk together 10-¾ ounces undiluted cream of celery soup, ⅓ cup milk, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, 1 tablespoon chopped onion, and ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese. Pour this mixture smoothly over the beef layer.
- Bake uncovered at 400°F for 20 minutes until the casserole is heated through and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese on top and bake an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Optional: Garnish with minced fresh parsley before serving. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes to help it set.
Notes
- Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for the best texture and even cooking in your casserole.
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent a watery or greasy final dish, which can make the potatoes soggy.
- Consider swapping ground beef for ground turkey or a plant-based meat alternative if preparing for different dietary needs.
- For a lighter version, replace cream soup with a homemade white sauce using low-fat milk and whole wheat flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 47-53 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg