Description
This Cheesy Potato and Ground Beef Bake is a comforting casserole layered with tender potatoes, seasoned beef, and melty cheese—perfect for hearty family dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
4 cups potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup milk
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13″ baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and drain excess fat.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened and bubbly.
- Remove from heat, stir in cheddar cheese until smooth, and season with salt and pepper.
- Layer half the sliced potatoes in the prepared dish, followed by half the beef and half the cheese sauce.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Top with shredded mozzarella, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Try different cheeses like Monterey Jack, Swiss, or pepper jack.
- Use gluten-free flour or cornstarch for a gluten-free alternative.
- Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for a crispy cheesy top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
