Description

This Chili Cheese Potato Bake combines tender sliced potatoes, savory ground beef chili, and melted cheddar cheese into a hearty casserole that’s perfect for busy weeknights. The recipe layers thin potato rounds with a robust smoked beef chili made from beans, tomatoes, garlic, onion, and spices, then tops it with generous cheese for a golden, bubbly finish. Ideal for family dinners, meal prepping, and comforting comfort food cravings. Serve hot, and let leftovers reheat now for next day lunches

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef
15 oz chili beans or kidney beans, drained
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp garlic powder
1 small onion, diced
2 lb russet or Yukon gold potatoes, sliced
5 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles
½ tsp black pepper
1 oz chili seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain excess fat.
Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
Stir in beans, tomatoes, black pepper, chili seasoning, garlic powder, and smoked paprika; simmer 5 minutes.
Layer half of the potatoes in the dish, top with half of the beef mixture, sprinkle with cheese.
Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, beef mixture, and cheese.
Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
Remove foil and bake 10‑15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Cool 5‑10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a spicier kick
add a diced jalapeño to the chili. Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg

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