I have been making these for about a year now…
This hearty and comforting casserole is a perfect weeknight meal. The creamy cheese sauce, savory ground beef, and tender potatoes make it a crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground beef | 1 pound |
| Yellow onion, diced | 1 |
| Potatoes, peeled and sliced | 3-4 pounds |
| Shredded Cheddar cheese | 8 ounces or more |
| Cheddar cheese soup mix | 1 can |
| Evaporated milk or whole milk | 12 ounces |
| Milk | ½ cup |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Pepper | ½ teaspoon |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare baking dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook ground beef: Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet until the meat is cooked through. Drain off any excess grease.
- Layer ingredients:
- Layer the bottom of the baking dish with a layer of potatoes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Top with a layer of ground beef mixture.
- Sprinkle with a layer of cheese.
- Repeat these layers two more times, ending with a layer of cheese.
- Make cheese sauce: In a bowl, combine the Cheddar cheese soup mix, evaporated milk, and milk. Mix well.
- Pour cheese sauce: Pour the cheese sauce over the top of the casserole.
- Bake: Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Broil: Remove the foil and broil for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.
Tip: If using thicker potato slices, you may need to increase the baking time.
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