Chili Cheese Potato Casserole Recipe

Name: Chili Cheese Potato Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes, diced; 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 onion, diced; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 1/3 cups milk; 2 cups shredded cheese, separated; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 lbs potatoes, diced
1 lb ground beef
1/2 onion, diced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/3 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheese, separated
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Place diced potatoes in a large pot 3/4 full with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until fork tender. Drain and pour into a 13x9 casserole dish.
2
In a large skillet, brown ground beef and onion. Drain. Add tomato sauce and crushed or diced tomatoes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
3
While the chili simmers, melt 2 T. butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in milk, bring to a boil and simmer until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cup cheese. Stir until cheese is completely melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4
Pour cheese sauce over the potatoes in the casserole dish.
5
Top with the chili.
6
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese over the chili. Bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs potatoes, diced, 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 onion, diced, 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Chili Cheese Potato Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chili Cheese Potato Casserole

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