Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with our cheese-topped beef bake, a delectable dish that tantalizes taste buds and warms hearts. This classic comfort food combines layers of savory ground beef, tender vegetables, and a golden-brown cheese topping, creating a symphony of flavors and textures. Accompany this hearty main course with a selection of our irresistible side dishes, including creamy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a crisp garden salad. For a vegetarian delight, try our meatless version featuring hearty lentils and a medley of vegetables, smothered in a rich tomato sauce and topped with melted cheese. For those seeking a taste of Italy, our lasagna bake is a must-try, with layers of tender pasta, flavorful meat sauce, and a creamy béchamel sauce, all topped with a golden-brown cheese crust. Whichever recipe you choose, prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHEESY BEEF & POTATOES CASSEROLE
Flavorful ground beef with sliced potatoes in a creamy and cheesy sauce! The family is sure to love this layered casserole!
Provided by Judith Hannemann
Categories beef Comfort Foods Everyday Meals Slow Cooker
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Lightly grease an 11 x 7-inch baking pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Brown ground beef and onion; drain
- Mix the soup, garlic powder, pepper, stock and cream in a bowl
- Layer half of the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Pour half the soup mixture over the potatoes.
- Top with half the ground beef mixture
- Sprinkle half of the cheese on top
- Repeat with second layer.
- Cover with aluminum foil and place in pre-heated oven.
- Check for potato doneness in center of casserole after 1 hour. May be cooked an additional 30 minutes if potatoes are not soft after 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and let casserole stand for about 10 minutes.
- Slice it lasagna style and serve.
- SLOW COOKER DIRECTIONS
- Brown ground beef & onions as in main recipe; drain.
- Layer as in main recipe, but in a large slow cooker.
- Omit covering with foil as it will be covered with the cooker's cover
- Cook approximately3-5 hours on high, 6-8 hours on low (times are approximate as all cookers cook differently. Always check at the minimum time listed.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 562 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 45 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 139 mg, Sodium 966 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 1 g
CHEESY BEEF CASSEROLE
This hearty casserole tastes like lasagna and makes a satisfying meal when served with a green salad and garlic bread. -Ardyce Piehl, Poynette, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add the tomato sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. , In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, onions and green pepper. Drain noodles; place half in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with half each of the meat and cheese mixtures. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 783mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
PHILLY CHEESESTEAK CASSEROLE
Philly Cheesesteak Casserole is the hearty weeknight meal of your dreams. It's packed with ground beef, lots of veggies, cream cheese, and provolone.
Provided by Nick Evans
Categories Entree Dinner Ingredient
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease the bottom of an 8 x 8-inch casserole dish with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 856 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 32 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHEESY BEEF AND BEAN BAKE
A great recipe for those days when you want a tasty main dish without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.
Provided by Maggie Bomis
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, combine the ground beef and salt and pepper to taste. Saute for 10 minutes, or until well browned. Add the tomato sauce, onion and Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Prepare potatoes according to package directions. Place beef mixture into a casserole dish. Layer the beans over the beef and smooth prepared potatoes over the beans.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the potatoes and bake uncovered at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1012 calories, Carbohydrate 78.9 g, Cholesterol 147.4 mg, Fat 59.7 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 42.3 g, SaturatedFat 25.1 g, Sodium 1475.6 mg, Sugar 16.4 g
GRANDMA'S GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE
As the title suggests, this was my Grandmother's recipe. I've tweaked the amount of cheese and sour cream depending on what I've got in the fridge and it always turns out great! My mother has suggested this was made up as a way to use up ingredients in the fridge.
Provided by LaDonna Langwell
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Noodle Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Mix sugar, salt, garlic salt and tomato sauce into ground beef; simmer until flavors blend, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, cover skillet, and cool to room temperature.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Mix sour cream, cream cheese, and onion in a bowl.
- Scoop half the noodles into the prepared casserole dish; top with half the sour cream mixture. Spoon half the ground beef mixture atop sour cream layer. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients. Top casserole with Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until Cheddar cheese has browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 120.1 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 1596.6 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
CHEESE TOPPED BEEF BAKE
Make and share this Cheese Topped Beef Bake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by looneytunesfan
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce and taco seasoning.
- In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream; set aside.
- Drain the pasta; stir into beef mixture.
- Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish.
- Spread with cream cheese mixture; sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.7, Fat 30.8, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 100.6, Sodium 804.8, Carbohydrate 54.1, Fiber 4, Sugar 8.8, Protein 24.7
Tips:
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat and calories.
- Add chopped vegetables, such as onions, carrots, or celery, to the ground beef mixture for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Season the ground beef mixture with your favorite herbs and spices. Some good options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and chili powder.
- Use a variety of cheeses in the cheese topping. This will create a more complex and flavorful dish.
- Bake the casserole until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the ground beef is cooked through.
Conclusion:
Cheese-topped beef bake is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. It is a hearty and filling dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you choose to use ground beef, ground turkey, or another type of ground meat, this recipe is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this cheese-topped beef bake a try.
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