Melted Cheddar & Ground Beef Potato Casserole
A hearty, cheesy, family-friendly casserole layered with tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheddar. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or potlucks!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
High-protein & filling Ground beef adds satisfying protein to keep you full longer.
Budget-friendly Uses simple pantry ingredients that stretch into a full meal.
Kid-approved comfort food Cheesy, creamy, and cozy for the whole family.
One-dish dinner Easy prep and minimal cleanup.
Customizable Add veggies like bell peppers, spinach, or corn for extra nutrition.
Ingredients:
4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup beef broth
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
Fresh parsley or thyme, for garnish
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
Add onion and garlic. Cook 2–3 minutes until softened.
Season with paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well and remove from heat.
In a baking dish, layer sliced potatoes on the bottom. Spread half of the beef mixture over them. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and beef.
Pour milk and beef broth evenly over the casserole so they soak into the layers.
Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
Remove foil, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, and bake 15–20 more minutes until golden and bubbly.
Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Time & Nutrition:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: ~450 kcal per serving
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Indulge in this easy Melted Cheddar & Ground Beef Potato Casserole layered potatoes, seasoned beef, and gooey cheddar baked to perfection. A comforting, budget-friendly family dinner ready in just over an hour. Perfect for meal prep, weeknights, and cheese lovers!