Description
This cheesy ground beef and potato casserole is the ultimate comfort food. Made with tender potatoes, savory beef, a creamy sauce, and melted cheese, it’s a cozy family dinner that warms both the kitchen and the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.
- Brown ground beef with onion and garlic until cooked through.
- Season beef with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour.
- Slowly add milk and cook until thickened.
- Layer potatoes, beef, sauce, and cheese in the dish.
- Repeat layers and finish with cheese.
- Cover and bake for 45 minutes.
- Uncover and bake 15 more minutes until golden.
Notes
Slice potatoes evenly so they cook through. You can swap cheddar for mozzarella or Colby Jack. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg