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Loaded Baked Potato and Ground Beef Casserole
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large Skillet
  • 9x13 Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Prick the potatoes several times with a fork, place them on a baking sheet, and bake for 45 minutes until tender. Let them cool slightly, then cut each potato into bite-size chunks.
  • While the potatoes bake, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
  • Add the ground beef, garlic, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 8 minutes, breaking up the meat, until the beef is browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees. Spread the potato chunks in a greased 9x13 baking dish. Spoon the beef mixture evenly over the potatoes.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
  • Remove the dish from the oven. Top with crumbled bacon, dollops of sour cream, and sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

Cube the potatoes while they are still warm so they absorb some of the beef juices during the final bake. If you prepare the beef mixture ahead, store it separately in the fridge and assemble just before baking to keep the potatoes from getting soggy. Leftovers reheat best in a 350-degree oven for 10 minutes rather than the microwave.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Oven, Large Skillet, 9x13 Baking Dish