Description
This Cheesy Beef & Potato Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a family dinner. Layers of seasoned ground beef, hash browns, creamy sauce, and cheddar cheese come together in a delicious baked casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Casserole:
- 3 cups frozen diced hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Beef: Brown ground beef with onion and garlic in a skillet. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Drain excess grease.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine beef mixture with potatoes, soup, sour cream, 1 cup of cheddar, milk, and butter.
- Bake: Pour mixture into dish, top with remaining cheddar, and bake for 35–40 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of cheddar or cream of chicken for variety.
- Add cooked vegetables like peas or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
