Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole

Instructions

step 1 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or casserole dish./n
step 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks./n
step 3 Add chopped onion and garlic to the beef and sauté until softened and fragrant./n
step 4 Season the mixture with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning, then remove from heat./n
step 5 In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream and milk./n
step 6 Layer half of the sliced potatoes on the bottom of the baking dish./n
step 7 Add half of the beef mixture over the potatoes, then sprinkle some mozzarella and cheddar cheese./n
step 8 Repeat the layers with remaining potatoes, beef, and cheese./n
step 9 Pour the cream mixture evenly over the casserole and top with Parmesan cheese and small pieces of butter./n
step 10 Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbly./n
step 11 Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Storage and Reheating Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through or microwave individual portions. Add a splash of milk or cream if needed to keep it moist.