potato casserole dinner
This Potato Casserole Dinner, inspired by a classic French Fry Casserole, is the ultimate kid-friendly meal! Featuring savory ground beef, a rich and creamy mushroom cheddar sauce, and crispy French fries, it's a delightful and easy family favorite that brings comfort to the dinner table.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 10 oz can cream of mushroom soup (condensed)
- 20 oz cans cheddar cheese soup (two 10 oz cans, condensed)
- 1.5 lb frozen french fries (approx. one 650g package)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
- green onions chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the uncooked lean ground beef evenly across the bottom of a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) casserole dish. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and the cheddar cheese soup until well combined and smooth. Pour and spread this creamy mixture over the ground beef layer in the casserole dish.
- Carefully arrange the frozen French fries in a single layer over the soup mixture, ensuring the entire surface is covered.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the ground beef is cooked through and the fries are golden brown and crispy. Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
This casserole is a fantastic crowd-pleaser, especially with kids, and a simple way to create a hearty meal. While the recipe suggests cooking the ground beef raw under the soup, you can brown it beforehand for a richer flavor and to drain excess fat, then add it to the dish. Adjust salt and pepper to your family's preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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