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Ultimate Creamy Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole Bake

A hearty serving of Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Bake Comfort Food topped with melted cheddar cheese.
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A hearty, one-dish casserole featuring seasoned ground beef layered with sliced potatoes and topped with a rich, melted cheese sauce. This is simple comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch thick)
  • 0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth. Stir in half (1/2 cup) of the cheddar cheese until melted into the sauce.
  5. Arrange half of the thinly sliced potatoes in a single layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  6. Spoon the cooked ground beef mixture evenly over the potatoes.
  7. Pour half of the cheese sauce mixture over the beef layer.
  8. Top with the remaining potatoes, arranging them in an even layer. Pour the remaining cheese sauce over the top layer of potatoes.
  9. Combine the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and the Monterey Jack cheese. Sprinkle this cheese blend evenly over the top of the casserole.
  10. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  11. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For quicker cooking, you can microwave the potato slices for 3 minutes before layering to slightly soften them.
  • Use a mandoline slicer for uniform potato slices to ensure even cooking.
  • You can substitute cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom soup if preferred.

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