🥘 Baked Potato & Meat Casserole with Creamy Garlic Sauce
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
Cook the meat: In a skillet, sauté onions and garlic until soft. Add ground meat, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until browned.
Make the garlic sauce: Melt butter in a small saucepan, add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cream until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
Layer the casserole: In the baking dish, layer half the potatoes, half the meat, and half the cheese. Pour half the garlic sauce over the top. Repeat layers.
Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes until potatoes are tender and top is golden.
Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Sprinkle extra cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
💡 Tips:
Add vegetables like broccoli, peas, or mushrooms between layers for extra flavor and color.
Swap ground meat for chicken, turkey, or sausage for variations.
If you want, I can also make a faster, one-pan version that’s even simpler and perfect for busy weeknights. Do you want me to do that?
