Description
A comforting and hearty casserole featuring layers of ground beef, creamy potatoes, and melted cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cream or milk
- Fresh parsley or thyme, for garnish
- Optional: sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Add onions and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until fragrant and onions are translucent.
- Layer the potatoes in a greased casserole dish, followed by a layer of the beef mixture. If using mushrooms, layer those in as well.
- Sprinkle cheese on top of the beef layer, followed by more potatoes. Continue layering until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese.
- Pour cream or milk evenly over the entire casserole, allowing it to seep through the layers.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil, and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it rest for a few moments before serving to allow the casserole to set.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers to boost nutrition. Use a mandolin slicer for even potato slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, ground beef, potatoes, cheesy