potato casserole dinner
This potato casserole dinner is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a cozy family meal. It features seasoned ground beef, a creamy sauce, and tender potatoes, all baked to golden perfection with a cheesy topping. An easy-to-make dish that's hearty and satisfying for everyone.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 ounce)
- 1 can cream of celery soup (10.5 ounce)
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package frozen diced potatoes (24 ounce, do not thaw)
- 0.25 cup chopped green onions for garnish, optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
- In a large skillet, brown the lean ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess fat and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, milk, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add the browned ground beef and the frozen diced potatoes to the soup mixture. Stir gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Pour the entire mixture into your prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake the casserole for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove it from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Return the casserole to the oven and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese topping is melted and golden brown.
- Let the potato casserole stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired, for a fresh touch.
Notes
This casserole is great for meal prepping! You can assemble it ahead of time (without baking), cover it, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Just add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold. Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.