Description
Hearty one-pan cheesy meat & potato skillet delivers comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending rich ground beef with crispy potatoes and melted cheese. Home cooks can quickly craft this satisfying meal that promises warmth and flavor in every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, turkey, or sausage)
- 12 small potatoes, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or other)
Liquid and Creamy Components:
- 1 can cream soup (chicken, mushroom, or celery)
- 3/4 cup milk (or substitute with water and sour cream)
Seasonings:
- Salt
- Pepper
- Additional seasonings (as desired)
Instructions
- Heat a spacious skillet over medium flame and crumble the ground meat, sautéing until it develops a rich, golden-brown exterior with no pink remaining.
- Remove any accumulated fat from the meat to ensure a clean, robust flavor profile.
- Introduce diced potatoes directly into the skillet, gently stirring to coat them with the savory meat drippings.
- Allow potatoes to transform into tender, golden morsels, periodically turning them to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Pour the creamy condensed soup and liquid dairy component into the skillet, carefully blending with the meat and potatoes to create a harmonious mixture.
- Elevate the dish’s taste by sprinkling aromatic seasonings, ensuring each ingredient is thoroughly coated with the flavorful blend.
- Generously distribute shredded cheese across the surface, creating a luxurious blanket that will melt into a silky, appetizing layer.
- Cover the skillet momentarily, allowing the cheese to soften and cascade over the hearty ingredients.
- Remove from heat and let the dish rest briefly, allowing flavors to meld and cheese to achieve a perfect, gooey consistency.
- Serve immediately, presenting a comforting, one-pan culinary creation that promises warmth and satisfaction.
Notes
- Swap ground meat for plant-based crumbles to create a vegetarian version that’s equally satisfying and packed with protein.
- Use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes for added nutrients and a slightly sweeter flavor profile that kids and adults will love.
- Control sodium by choosing low-sodium cream soup and reduced-fat cheese, making this dish more heart-healthy without compromising taste.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or a Mexican blend to transform the dish’s flavor complexity and keep meal times exciting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg