Here’s a hearty, comforting Cheesy Beef & Potato Casserole 🥔🧀 — layers of tender potatoes, savory beef, and gooey cheese baked to perfection.
🥩 Cheesy Beef & Potato Casserole
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups peeled potatoes, thinly sliced (or 4–5 medium potatoes)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Cook Beef
- In a skillet, brown ground beef with onion and garlic.
- Drain excess fat.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
3️⃣ Prepare Sauce
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, milk, 1 cup cheddar, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
4️⃣ Layer Casserole
- Place half of sliced potatoes in the bottom of the dish.
- Add half of the cooked beef mixture.
- Pour half of the cheesy sour cream sauce over.
- Repeat layers: potatoes → beef → sauce.
- Dot top with butter and sprinkle extra cheddar.
5️⃣ Bake
- Cover with foil and bake 45–50 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until top is golden and bubbly.
- Test potatoes with a fork — they should be tender.
6️⃣ Serve
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving for easier slicing.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a fresh green salad
- Steamed green beans or broccoli
- Garlic bread or dinner rolls
💡 Tips
- For faster cooking, parboil potato slices 5–7 minutes before layering.
- Add cooked mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Use sharp cheddar for a more robust cheesy taste.
If you like, I can also give you:
- A slow cooker cheesy beef & potato casserole
- A low-carb version using cauliflower instead of potatoes
- Or a loaded version with bacon and onions 🥓
