Description
Looking for an easy dinner that hits all the cozy, cheesy notes? This Cheesy Beef & Frozen Potato Casserole is everything you need. It’s packed with hearty ground beef, tender frozen potatoes, and melty cheddar cheese all wrapped in a creamy, savory sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner, meal prep, or comfort food night, this is one of those casserole recipes that always delivers. Whether you’re after easy dinner ideas, hearty casseroles, or comfort food favorites, this dish is a no-fuss winner with big flavor.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
3 cups frozen diced potatoes
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp seasoning blend (like Italian or Cajun)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, until softened.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, half the cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and seasoning blend.
5. Stir in the cooked beef mixture and frozen potatoes until everything is well coated.
6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
7. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
8. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until the top is bubbly and golden.
9. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Swap cheddar for Monterey Jack or Colby for a different cheesy vibe.
This dish freezes well before or after baking—great for make-ahead meals!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesy casserole, beef and potato dinner, easy weeknight meal