Description
A comforting casserole featuring layers of savory ground beef, creamy mashed potatoes, and rich cheeses, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, then drain any excess fat.
- Stir in sweet paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Layer half of the beef mixture at the bottom of a greased casserole dish.
- Spread half of the mashed potatoes on top of the beef, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Repeat the layering with the remaining beef, followed by mashed potatoes, and finish with mozzarella cheese.
- Pour the tomato sauce over the top layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute the beef with ground turkey or chicken. Store-bought mashed potatoes can save time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: casserole, ground beef, comfort food, easy recipes, family dinner