Cheesy Beef and Potato Casserole

This hearty, cheesy casserole is pure comfort food—layers of tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and melty cheese baked into one irresistible dish.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 60 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven
   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Cook the Beef
   In a skillet, cook ground beef with diced onion until browned.
   Drain excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
3. Make the Sauce
   In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup with milk until smooth.
4. Layer the Casserole
   
   • Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the dish
   • Add half of the beef mixture
   • Pour some of the sauce
   • Sprinkle cheese
   • Repeat layers, finishing with cheese on top
5. Bake
   Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
   Uncover and bake another 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
6. Serve
   Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Tips

• Slice potatoes thin for even cooking
• Swap cheddar for mozzarella or a blend
• Add garlic or paprika for extra flavor