Five Layer Dinner

Bring comfort food to your table with this hearty and satisfying Five Layer Dinner, a casserole-style dish that's perfect for feeding a hungry family. This classic recipe combines five distinct, delicious layers: savory ground beef seasoned with garlic and onions, creamy mashed potatoes, sweet corn, crisp green beans, and a generous topping of melted cheddar cheese. With its easy prep and approachable ingredients like russet potatoes and canned vegetables, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights yet indulgent enough for weekend gatherings. Baked to golden perfection, each bite offers a harmonious balance of textures and flavors, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Whether you're looking for a one-dish wonder or recipes for cozy dinners at home, this Five Layer Dinner is sure to hit the spot!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 15 ounces Canned sweet corn, drained
• 15 ounces Canned green beans, drained
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 spray Cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes until the onion is softened. Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

In a large pot, boil the peeled and cubed potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and mash them with milk and butter until smooth and creamy. Spread the mashed potatoes as the second layer over the beef.

Step 5

Layer the drained sweet corn evenly over the mashed potatoes as the third layer.

Step 6

Next, layer the drained green beans evenly over the corn as the fourth layer.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the green beans as the fifth and final layer.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Allow the dish to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Five Layer Dinner!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2826.6 grams (2826.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3560

Total Fat 208.40g	267%
Saturated Fat 110.20g	551%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 676mg	225%
Sodium 6698mg	291%
Total Carbohydrate 295.30g	107%
Dietary Fiber 31.10g	111%
Total Sugars 41.30g
Protein 172.90g	346%

Vitamin D 102IU	509%
Calcium 2117mg	163%
Iron 21mg	116%
Potassium 7052mg	150%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.0%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 31.5%