A hearty casserole with seasoned ground meat, fluffy mashed potatoes, and melted cheese.
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Calories: 480kcal
Equipment
- large pot
- Skillet
- 9x13-inch baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz diced tomatoes (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- 5 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 tsp salt for potatoes
- 0.25 tsp black pepper for potatoes
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Brown ground meat with onion and garlic, then season and add tomatoes if using.
- Spread meat mixture in a greased baking dish and top with mashed potatoes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese and Parmesan evenly over the potatoes.
- Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
Notes
Let the casserole rest briefly before serving for cleaner slices.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 780mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 25mg