Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Bake
Layers of seasoned ground beef and thin-sliced potatoes are blanketed in a creamy mushroom sauce, then finished with melted Cheddar for a rich, cozy bite in every forkful. Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Bake shines on cool evenings or casual family dinners, delivering savory comfort and satisfying textures without fuss. It’s the kind of casserole that brings everyone back for a warm, hearty second helping.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard the grease.
- 3
Combine the condensed soup, milk, onion, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl and mix until blended.
- 4
Layer the potatoes, soup mixture, and browned ground beef in turns in a 2-quart baking dish. Cover the dish tightly with foil.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes are tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- 6
Remove the foil, sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top, and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 7
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 402.47 kcal High 20%
- Protein 22.14 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 16.06 g 6%
- Total Fat 27.84 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 12.12 g High 61%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 82.67 mg High 28%
- Sodium 769.85 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 1.3 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.5 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 307.68 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 1.61 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 258.75 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 19.49 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.55 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Bake is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cream of Mushroom Soup, Diced Onion, Ground Beef, and Milk. Each serving provides about 402.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Cream of Mushroom Soup, Diced Onion, Ground Beef, Milk, Peeled Whole Potatoes. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Bake?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 402.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Bake healthy?
- Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 402.47 calories and 22.14 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 769.85 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.12 g (61% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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