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A creamy, cheesy, and hearty casserole layered with ground beef, sliced potatoes, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and shredded cheese. A comforting family favorite that is easy to prepare and perfect for feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

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  • 5 small potatoes
  • 2 pounds ground beef, browned
  • 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (Colby Jack mix recommended, cheddar also works)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Brown 2 pounds ground beef in a skillet, drain excess fat, and set aside.
  3. Peel and thinly slice 5 small potatoes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cans cream of mushroom soup, 1 ½ cups milk, salt and pepper to taste; stir until smooth.
  5. Spray or grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
  6. Layer the potatoes, browned beef, soup mixture, and shredded cheese in the dish; repeat layers and finish with remaining cheese on top.
  7. Cover the casserole tightly with foil and bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
  8. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.
  9. Allow the casserole to rest about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Slice potatoes evenly to ensure even cooking., Grease the baking dish well to make cleanup easier and to help the casserole come out cleanly., Cooking times may vary depending on oven and potato slice thickness; bake until potatoes are fork tender., Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated or frozen for later baking., Cheese can be swapped with Monterey Jack, sharp cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack., Ground beef can be replaced with ground turkey, chicken, or Italian sausage., Cream of mushroom soup can be swapped with cream of chicken soup or a homemade creamy sauce., Great topped with sour cream, diced avocado, or salsa for extra flavor and texture., Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3–4 days or frozen for 2–3 months., Reheat refrigerated portions in microwave (1–3 minutes) or oven (350°F for 20–35 minutes)., If baking from frozen, thaw overnight if possible; otherwise, add extra baking time and keep covered until near the end.

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