Description
A warm and comforting cheesy beef and potato bake layered with tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and a creamy mushroom sauce, finished with melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
1 onion, chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Olive oil or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil or butter.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spread the cooked beef and onion mixture over the potatoes.
- In a bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup with the milk until smooth, then pour over the beef layer.
- Add the remaining potato slices on top and season with salt and black pepper.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
Add vegetables like carrots, peas, or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Try different cheeses such as mozzarella or a blend for varied flavor.
Add garlic or paprika to the beef for extra depth.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat with a splash of milk to maintain creaminess.
Can be frozen for up to 2 months after baking and cooling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
