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Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole (One-Pan Dinner!)

Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole (One-Pan Dinner!)

This easy family dinner recipe combines ground beef, potatoes, and cheese in a comforting one-pan casserole that's perfect for busy weeknights. With just 10 minutes of prep time using budget-friendly ingredients like frozen potatoes, hamburger, and soup, it creates a delicious, kid-friendly meal that requires minimal cleanup. The cheesy, gooey result is both satisfying and versatile, making it a reliable go-to recipe for hectic evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (28oz) bag frozen cubed potatoes with onions & peppers
  • 1 (10.5oz) can cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 (10.5oz) can cream of celery soup (or mushroom)
  • 2+ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • foil

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350° F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. In a medium size skillet, chop and brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Season to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder, etc. Dab out most of the excess grease with a paper towel.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef, frozen potatoes, both cans of soup, and HALF of your shredded cheese. At this time, you can also mix in any additional seasoning, keeping in mind that the soup already contains salt.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish and then sprinkle a cup or more of shredded cheese over top. Use as little or as much cheese as you'd like!
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese starts to brown. You can turn the broiler on for the last few minutes of baking if you'd like.

Notes

Drain excess grease from beef to prevent oily casserole. Frozen potatoes eliminate prep time. Can customize with vegetables like broccoli, corn, or mushrooms. Leftovers reheat well in oven for best texture.