Description
A cozy, homestyle casserole layered with tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and creamy mushroom sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for weeknights or family dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
4 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Drain excess grease.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
- Layer half the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the baking dish, followed by half the onions.
- Spoon half the cooked ground beef over the onions, then pour half the soup mixture on top.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, onions, beef, and soup mixture.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 60 minutes.
- Remove foil, top with shredded cheddar cheese, and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and potatoes are fork-tender.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
Add frozen peas or green beans for extra vegetables.
Use cream of chicken or cheddar soup for a different flavor profile.
Top with crushed Ritz crackers or French-fried onions for crunch.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
