Cheesy Beef And Scalloped Potato Casserole

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Cheesy Beef And Scalloped Potato Casserole

This Cheesy Beef And Scalloped Potato Casserole is the ultimate cozy weeknight dinner — layers of tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and a rich, creamy cheddar sauce all baked together under a blanket of bubbly melted cheese. It's a one-pan meal that feeds a crowd with minimal effort and maximum comfort. Everything comes together in a single baking dish, so cleanup is easy, and the whole family will be going back for seconds. Keep it as-is or swap in your favorite ground meat — either way, it's pure dinnertime gold.

Prep Time20

Cook Time1 30

Total Time1 50

Course: Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Beef, Casserole, Comfort Food, Dinner, Easy Recipes, Family Dinner, One Pan, One Pan Meal, The Cooking Mawma

Servings:

Equipment

1 9x13 baking dish

Ingredients

1 14 oz can cheddar cheese soup
1 12 oz can evaporated milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 lb ground beef I use 80/20
1 small yellow onion diced
3 garlic cloves minced
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp kosher salt more to taste
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 1/2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped, for garnish
Nonstick cooking spray as needed

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C). Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cheddar cheese soup, evaporated milk, and heavy cream until smooth. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, onion, garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, for 8–10 minutes, or until the beef is browned and cooked through and the onion is tender. Drain any excess grease, then transfer the beef mixture to a plate.
Arrange one-third of the sliced potatoes in an even layer in the prepared baking dish. Top with one-third of the cheese sauce, then one-third of the beef mixture. Repeat the layers two more times, finishing with the remaining cheese sauce and beef mixture.
Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 60 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded cheddar evenly over the top. Return to the oven, uncovered, and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For a golden top, broil for 1–2 minutes, watching closely.
Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy!

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