Cheesy Minced Meat Potato Casserole

A childhood favorite, with a fragrant cheese crust! Potato casserole with minced meat and cheese in the oven is truly an ideal dish. Juicy minced meat, fluffy creamy mashed potatoes, and lots of melted cheese on top. Who would refuse a piece of such a delicacy? A very convenient option for a hearty dinner — both meat and side dish in one!
cook time: 1h 30 min
Maya Lindell
Cheesy Minced Meat Potato Casserole

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

211
Calories
16g
Fat
9g
Carbs
7g
Protein

Ingredients (8 portions)

Basic:

Onion 1 pc
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Butter 80 g
Milk 250 ml
Potato 1 kg
Hard cheese 200 g
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
Minced meat 600 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make potato casserole? Prepare the products according to the list. You can use any minced meat — beef, pork, chicken, turkey. I have a mixed one, beef and pork.

Step 2

Step 2
Wash and peel the potatoes well. If you have large tubers, cut them into small pieces. Pour cold water over the potatoes and cook over low heat. Use good water, filtered or bottled; the taste of mashed potatoes depends on its taste. Boil the potatoes for 25 minutes, add salt at the end.

Step 3

Step 3
While the potatoes are cooking, fry the minced meat. Peel the onion and cut into small cubes.

Step 4

Step 4
Heat a frying pan, pour vegetable oil onto it. Place the onion in the pan. Fry the onion, stirring it, for about 5 minutes, until translucent.

Step 5

Step 5
Add minced meat to the pan. Using a spatula, break up any large lumps until smooth. Salt and pepper the meat. You can add your favorite herbs and spices.

Step 6

Step 6
Fry the minced meat covered over low heat for 15 minutes.

Step 7

Step 7
When the potatoes are ready, drain the water. Heat the milk until hot and pour it into the pan with the potatoes. Mash the potatoes using a potato masher. Add butter, mix the puree well again.

Step 8

Step 8
Take a baking dish. Place the first layer of fried minced meat.

Step 9

Step 9
Place a layer of puree on top.

Step 10

Step 10
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.

Step 11

Step 11
Sprinkle the casserole with grated cheese.

Step 12

Step 12
Bake the casserole in the oven at 180°C for about 40 minutes. The exact time depends on your oven. You can learn about the operating features of ovens by reading a separate article, link at the end of the recipe. The cheese should melt and turn golden.

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