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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
Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Bake
  1. 1

    Assemble all the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 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. 3

    Combine the condensed soup, milk, onion, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl and mix until blended.

  4. 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. 5

    Bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes are tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

  6. 6

    Remove the foil, sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top, and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 5 to 10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Serve and enjoy.