Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole
This Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole is a one-dish comfort food that combines browned beef, frozen seasoned potatoes, creamy soups, and cheddar cheese for a simple, filling meal.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 28 oz bag frozen cubed potatoes with onions & peppers
- 1 10.5 oz can cheddar cheese soup
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of celery soup (or cream of mushroom)
- 2+ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
Seasonings
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- to taste garlic powder
- optional smoked paprika or onion powder
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350° F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Break it up and brown until there’s no pink left.
- Season the beef while cooking with a pinch of salt, several grinds of black pepper, and a light sprinkle of garlic powder.
- Dab out most of the excess grease with a paper towel, leaving a little for flavor.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef, frozen potatoes, both cans of soup, and half of the shredded cheddar. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish and spread it level.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
Baking
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, until the cheese starts to brown.
- For a faster, deeper brown, broil for the last 2–3 minutes while watching closely.
Notes
Store leftover casserole in an airtight container for 3–4 days. To freeze, wrap tightly and store up to 3 months.