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Cheesy Beef and Potato Bake

A comforting dish that combines hearty ground beef with creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the meat layer
  • 500 g ground beef
  • 1 unit egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the mashed potato layer
  • 700 g potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices beef bacon or turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 190 degrees C (375 degrees F). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch (23x23 cm) baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, ketchup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  3. Press the meat mixture evenly into the baking dish.
Cooking the Potatoes
  1. In a pot, place the cubed potatoes in salted water and boil for 15 to 18 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well.
  2. Mash the potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  3. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the meat layer in the baking dish.
Baking
  1. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top and then add crumbled cooked bacon.
  2. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the meat is fully cooked and the cheese is melted. Optionally, broil for 2 to 3 minutes for a golden top.
  3. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Top with sour cream and chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

Make sure not to overmix the beef mixture; it should be combined just enough to hold together. You can customize the cheese used or add extra spices to the meat for more flavor. Using leftover mashed potatoes works great for this recipe.