Here’s a comfort-food classic that’s hearty, cheesy, and easy to make—perfect for family dinners or leftovers the next day.
Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole
Serves 6–8
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (russet or Yukon gold)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
(or cream of chicken) - 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or cheddar-jack blend)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Optional toppings: extra cheese, green onions, crispy bacon bits
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Set oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Cook the beef
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and onion; cook until beef is browned.
- Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Drain excess fat.
- Make the sauce
- In a bowl, mix cream soup and milk until smooth.
- Layer the casserole
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the dish.
- Top with half the beef mixture.
- Spoon half the soup mixture over top.
- Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
- Repeat layers.
- Bake
- Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 15–20 minutes more, until potatoes are fork-tender and cheese is bubbly.
- Rest & serve
- Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with green onions or bacon if desired.
Helpful Tips
- Slice potatoes thin (⅛ inch) so they cook evenly.
- For extra creaminess, mix ¼ cup sour cream into the soup mixture.
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or sausage if you like.
- Add veggies like peas, corn, or mushrooms for a complete one-dish meal.
If you want, I can also give you:
- a crockpot version,
- a hash brown shortcut version, or
- a spicy Tex-Mex cheesy potato casserole 🌶️
Just tell me!
