Potato Patchwork Casserole Recipe
Recipe Overview:
- Name: Potato Patchwork Casserole
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Description: Enjoy this hearty Potato Patchwork Casserole, perfect for a delicious one-dish meal!
- Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
- Keywords: Oven, Less than 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 424.9
- Total Fat: 24.1g
- Saturated Fat: 12.4g
- Cholesterol: 91mg
- Sodium: 797.5mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 25.8g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 5.4g
- Protein: 26.9g
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 lb potatoes, cooked and diced
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp dry basil
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, sliced
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Brown ground beef in a frying pan, breaking it into loose chunks as it cooks.
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Add diced green pepper and chopped onion to the beef. Cook until vegetables are tender.
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Stir in cooked and diced potatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, salt, pepper, and dry basil. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
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Spoon half of the mixture into a baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
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Layer half of the sliced cheddar cheese over the potato mixture.
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Top with the remaining potato mixture, ensuring an even layer.
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Cover the baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Uncover the dish and top with the remaining sliced cheddar cheese, cutting some slices into decorative shapes if desired, arranging them in a patchwork design.
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Let the casserole stand for 5 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and settle.
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Serve hot, scooping out generous portions of this delicious Potato Patchwork Casserole.
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Enjoy your comforting and flavorful meal that serves 6 people.
This Potato Patchwork Casserole is a satisfying blend of ground beef, vegetables, and cheese, baked to perfection for a wholesome family dinner. It’s easy to prepare and makes a hearty meal that everyone will love. Perfect for those busy weeknights when you crave something filling and comforting!