Old Style Casserole Enhanced

Elevate your comfort food game with this "Old Style Casserole Enhanced" recipe, a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Loaded with seasoned ground beef, sautéed vegetables, and savory layers of thinly sliced potatoes, this casserole gets its creamy richness from a velvety blend of cream of mushroom soup and whole milk. A pop of color and texture comes from sweet peas, while smoked paprika and dried thyme add depth to the flavor. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and a buttery breadcrumb crust, this baked comfort classic comes out golden and bubbling. Ready in just over an hour, this crowd-pleasing casserole makes 6 generous servings and is perfect for cozy evenings or potluck gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 medium celery stalk, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, minced garlic, carrot, and celery to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Stir in the smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute to let the spices bloom.

Step 5

Mix in the can of cream of mushroom soup and whole milk. Stir well to combine, then turn off the heat.

Step 6

Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer half of the potatoes evenly on the bottom of the dish.

Step 7

Spread half of the beef and vegetable mixture over the potatoes, followed by a scattering of frozen peas. Add a layer of shredded cheddar cheese (about 3/4 cup).

Step 8

Repeat the layers: potatoes, beef mixture, peas, and shredded cheddar cheese, reserving a little cheese for the topping.

Step 9

In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 10

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the breadcrumb topping is golden brown.

Step 12

Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Old Style Casserole Enhanced!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2444.9 grams (2444.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3494

Total Fat 198.70g	255%
Saturated Fat 94.70g	474%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.10g
Cholesterol 586mg	195%
Sodium 6857mg	298%
Total Carbohydrate 277.50g	101%
Dietary Fiber 34.20g	122%
Total Sugars 51.60g
Protein 174.20g	348%

Vitamin D 207IU	1034%
Calcium 2053mg	158%
Iron 22mg	122%
Potassium 5708mg	121%

*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: 49.7%

Protein: 19.4%

Carbs: 30.9%