Farmer’s Casserole

Here’s a classic Farmer’s Casserole—a hearty, all-in-one dish with ground meat, potatoes, and cheese, perfect for a filling family meal.

Farmer’s Casserole

Servings: 6
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45–50 min

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or sausage

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 3 cups peeled and diced potatoes (or frozen diced potatoes)

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) condensed cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup

• ½ cup milk

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• Optional: diced bell pepper or mushrooms

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven:

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Cook meat and onions:

   • In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned and cooked through.

   • Drain excess fat.

3. Mix casserole ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, combine cooked meat, diced potatoes, soup, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and half of the shredded cheese.

   • Mix until well combined.

4. Assemble casserole:

   • Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.

   • Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly on top.

5. Bake:

   • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

   • Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.

6. Serve:

   • Let casserole rest 5 minutes before serving.

   • Optional: garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.

✅ Tips / Variations:

• For faster cooking, use frozen diced potatoes; no need to thaw.

• Swap cream of mushroom for cream of celery or cheddar soup for different flavors.

• Add cooked bacon or sausage for extra richness.

If you want, I can also give a “skillet version” of Farmer’s Casserole that cooks entirely on the stove without using the oven.

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