Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Beef Potato Cheese Casserole. Layers of tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, creamy sour cream, and gooey cheddar cheese, all baked to golden perfection, make this a satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 500g (1 lb) ground beef
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
For the Casserole:
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Saute Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened. Add ground beef, cook until browned, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- Prepare Sour Cream Mixture: Mix sour cream, milk, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Layer Casserole: Layer potatoes, beef, sour cream mixture, and cheese in the baking dish. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken.
- For a creamier texture, use cream of mushroom soup or heavy cream.
- Sharp cheddar or cheese blend can be used for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
