Description
A soul-warming casserole inspired by generations of Amish tradition, combining creamy, savory layers of beef, potatoes, vegetables, and cheese to create the ultimate family dinner centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground beef (85/15 blend preferred)
- 1 pound bacon, chopped
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 4 cups green beans, chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and sliced ¼-inch thick
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, remove, and reserve 2 tbsp fat.
- Brown ground beef in bacon fat until fully cooked. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and onion soup mix until smooth. Season with half the pepper and paprika.
- Layer half the potato slices in the casserole dish. Top with beef, onion, garlic, green beans, and bacon.
- Spread cream cheese mixture evenly. Top with remaining potatoes and pour melted butter over.
- Sprinkle cheese and remaining seasonings. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 25-30 minutes.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to set.
Notes
Use consistent ¼-inch potato slices for even cooking. Let the casserole rest post-baking to firm up and slice cleanly.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg