Description
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this homemade ground beef and potato casserole. It’s layered with seasoned beef, creamy potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese—perfect for a cozy dinner, a crowd-pleasing potluck, or easy make-ahead meals. Whether you’re looking for an easy recipe for busy nights or new dinner ideas that are hearty and satisfying, this casserole hits all the right notes. A warm, golden, cheesy top seals in the flavors for a dish that’s as delicious as it is dependable. From quick dinners to weekend food ideas, this easy dinner classic deserves a spot in your weekly rotation.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
4 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef with chopped onions and garlic until browned. Drain excess grease and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup with milk until smooth. Add additional seasoning if desired.
3. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer sliced potatoes, then beef mixture, then cheese. Pour a portion of the soup mixture over. Repeat layers, ending with cheese.
4. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15-20 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
5. Let casserole rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top before serving.
Notes
For faster prep, slice the potatoes using a mandoline for even, thin layers.
To freeze before baking, assemble everything in a foil tray and tightly wrap before storing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: easy dinner, casserole, comfort food, quick dinner, beef recipe, potato casserole