This Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole is pure comfort food. It’s rich, hearty, and packed with ground beef, tender potatoes, and a creamy, gooey cheese sauce that ties everything together. It’s a crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinners or chilly weekend meals.
You should definitely make this casserole if you’re craving something filling and flavorful without a ton of effort. This is a great way to use ground beef, and the from-scratch creamy sauce is worth the few extra minutes. It bakes up golden and bubbly, and it’s the kind of dish that always gets asked for again.
Helpful Tips
- Slice the potatoes evenly so they cook and bake at the same rate. Red potatoes hold their shape nicely.
- Shred your cheese fresh from the block for the best melting texture. Pre-shredded cheese often has additives that can make the sauce grainy.
- Let it rest a few minutes before serving so the sauce thickens slightly and everything holds together better.
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Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes peeled and sliced into ¼ inch pieces
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- ½ teaspoon EACH salt and pepper
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Peel and slice the potatoes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8×8” casserole dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the onion, crumbling it as it cooks. Drain any excess fat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Layer half the potatoes, half the meat, half the sauce, and half the cheese. Repeat the layers.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
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