{"id":7237,"date":"2026-08-25T17:23:41","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T17:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=7237"},"modified":"2026-08-25T17:23:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T17:23:41","slug":"cheesy-ground-beef-potato-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/25\/cheesy-ground-beef-potato-casserole\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheesy Ground Beef &#038; Potato Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Cheesy Ground Beef &amp; Potato Casserole<\/h1>\n<p>This hearty casserole is pure comfort food! Layers of creamy potatoes, savory seasoned ground beef, and plenty of melted cheese come together in one bubbling, golden-brown dish. It\u2019s easy enough for a weeknight dinner and delicious enough for the whole family to ask for seconds!<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3>For the Potatoes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup milk<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the Beef Filling<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 1\/2 pounds ground beef<\/li>\n<li>1 small onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 cup diced tomatoes or crushed tomatoes<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon tomato paste<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon Italian seasoning<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the Creamy Layer<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>8 ounces cream cheese, softened<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup sour cream<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup milk<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup shredded mozzarella<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the Topping<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 1\/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Prepare the potatoes:<\/strong><br \/>\nPlace the sliced potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Cook for about 8\u201310 minutes, just until slightly tender. Drain well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook the beef:<\/strong><br \/>\nHeat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2\u20133 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.<\/li>\n<li>Add the garlic, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and simmer for 5\u20137 minutes, allowing the flavors to come together.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make the creamy mixture:<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, milk, and 1\/2 cup mozzarella. Mix until smooth and creamy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assemble the casserole:<\/strong><br \/>\nLightly grease a deep baking dish. Arrange a layer of potatoes on the bottom. Spread some of the creamy mixture over the potatoes, followed by a layer of the seasoned ground beef.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used, finishing with the beef and creamy mixture.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar evenly over the top.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake:<\/strong><br \/>\nCover loosely with foil and bake at <strong>375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C) for 30 minutes<\/strong>. Remove the foil and bake for another <strong>15\u201320 minutes<\/strong>, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and beautifully golden.<\/li>\n<li>Let the casserole rest for <strong>10 minutes<\/strong> before serving. This helps the layers set and makes it easier to scoop.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Serving Tip<\/h3>\n<p>Serve this warm with a simple salad, steamed vegetables, or your favorite side dish. The combination of <strong>creamy potatoes, savory beef, and golden melted cheese<\/strong> makes every bite incredibly satisfying!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cheesy Ground Beef &amp; Potato Casserole This hearty casserole is pure comfort food! 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