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Easy Golden Meat & Potato Casserole

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This easy golden meat and potato casserole is a comforting, hearty dish made with layers of tender potatoes, savory meat sauce, and melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners, it combines simple ingredients into a rich and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Comfort Food
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • frying pan
  • baking dish
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 300 g ground beef or chicken
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup cooking cream
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • fresh parsley or basil for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Peel and thinly slice the potatoes, soak in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan, cook onion and garlic until soft, then add ground meat and cook until browned.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
  • Grease a baking dish. Layer potatoes, meat mixture, and a bit of cheese. Repeat layers, ending with potatoes.
  • Mix cream and milk, pour over casserole, then top with remaining cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake another 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  • Let rest a few minutes, garnish with parsley or basil, and serve.

Notes

You can substitute ground beef with chicken for a lighter option, or use lentils or mushrooms for a vegetarian version. Use low-fat cheese and cream to reduce calories. Let the casserole rest 5–10 minutes before serving for easier slicing. Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 3mg
Keyword cheesy potato bake, easy casserole recipe, family dinner recipe, meat and potato casserole
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