cheesy ground beef and potato casserole

Here’s a simple, cozy cheesy ground beef and potato casserole that’s easy to make and super filling 🧀🥔

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 small onion, diced (optional)
• 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Colby-Jack work great)
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
• ½ cup milk
• 1–2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp paprika or seasoning salt (optional)
• Cooking spray or butter for the dish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
2. Cook the beef in a skillet over medium heat with the onion and garlic. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Drain excess grease.
3. Mix the sauce: In a bowl, stir together the soup and milk.
4. Layer the casserole:
   • Layer half the sliced potatoes in the dish
   • Add half the ground beef
   • Pour half the soup mixture over it
   • Sprinkle with cheese
   • Repeat the layers
5. Cover with foil and bake for 45–50 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
6. Uncover, add a little extra cheese if you want, and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
7. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Easy Add-Ins (Optional)

• Frozen corn or peas
• Cooked bacon bits
• A little sour cream mixed into the soup
• Italian seasoning or taco seasoning for a flavor twist

If you want, I can give you a slow-cooker version, a one-pan skillet version, or make it extra cheesy 😄