Potato Topped Casserole Recipes

LOADED BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and spray a 3-quart casserole dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
• Cook the bacon in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown and crispy, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings.
• Put the potatoes into the prepared casserole dish. Toss with the reserved 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast until the potatoes are soft and begin to brown, about 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix together the cream cheese and 1 cup Cheddar in a bowl until well combined. Dollop over the potatoes, then sprinkle with the remaining cup Cheddar and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the potatoes are completely cooked through when poked with a knife, 13 to 15 minutes.
• Dollop the sour cream evenly over the casserole and sprinkle with the scallions and bacon pieces.

POTATO-TOPPED MEATLOAF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix meatloaf ingredients. Press in bottom and up sides of baking dish to within 1/2 inch of top.
• In 2-quart saucepan, heat water, butter and 1 teaspoon salt to boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in milk and dry potatoes just until moistened. Let stand about 30 seconds or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in broccoli and cheese. Spoon over meat shell.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until meatloaf is thoroughly cooked and meat thermometer inserted in center of meat reads 160°F. Let stand 5 minutes; drain liquid along edges.

POTATO CHIP CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Drain off the grease. Stir in the green beans and corn, and cook for a few minutes. Mix in the cans of soup until well blended. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with shredded cheese and crushed potato chips.
• Bake for about 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cheese melts and the chips are toasted. If you like crispier chips, you can sprinkle them on top after the cheese has melted, and bake for another 5 minutes.

EASY LOADED BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and return potatoes to pot.
• Meanwhile, arrange bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels and crumble.
• Combine 1 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, evaporated milk, sour cream, salt, and black pepper in the pot with potatoes. Mash with a potato masher until creamy. Spread potato mixture into prepared baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes; sprinkle with bacon, green onions, and remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Return to oven and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.

MASHED POTATO BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. Set bacon aside. Cook beef in drippings over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. , Toss mushrooms, onion, carrot and celery in flour; add to skillet with the broth, Worcestershire sauce, tarragon and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. , Add bacon; transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Combine potatoes and 1/2 cup of cheese; spread over beef mixture. Sprinkle with paprika and remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes or until bubbly.

POTATO-TOPPED CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook chicken, carrots and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour, tomato paste, salt, pepper and thyme. Add chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 6-8 minutes or until thickened., Preheat oven to 400°. Divide mixture between two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Drain potatoes; place in a large bowl. Add milk and butter; mash until smooth. Stir in cheese. Spread over chicken mixture., Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until bubbly. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles up to 3 months. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 400°. Bake, uncovered, 50-55 minutes or until bubbly.

POTATO-TOPPED CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, mushrooms if desired, garlic, salt and pepper. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with potatoes; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

EASY TURKEY POTATO-TOPPED CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Drain and mash the potatoes with 1/2 cup half and half or milk, 3 tbsp butter and salt and pepper (can add in a few tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese or 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese if desired to the mashed potatoes to kick them up a notch!).
• Meanwhile, in a heavy bottom saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat.
• Cook the onion and garlic in 1/4 cup butter until softened (about 5 minutes).
• Add in flour; cook, stirring 1 minute.
• Gradually whisk in 2 cups half and half cream, salt and pepper, mustard, lemon juice and thyme; cook, whisking often (about 10 minutes) or until thickened.
• Add cubed cooked turkey and veggies; cook 5 minutes, or until veggies are tender.
• Pour into a greased 8-inch square baking dish.
• Spread potatoes over top; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Broil for 2 minutes, or until golden brown.

POTATO-TOPPED CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a dutch oven and cover with water bringing to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes (or until tender).
• Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook the chicken, carrots and onions over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
• Stir in the flour, tomato paste, salt, pepper and thyme - adding the chicken broth and bringing to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 6-8 minutes or until thickened.
• Divide mixture between two greased 13 x 9 inch baking dishes.
• Drain potatoes placing in a large bowl then add milk and butter; mash until smooth.
• Stir in cheese and spread over chicken mixture.
• Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months (heating instructions for frozen casserole to follow).
• Bake the remaining casserole, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes or until bubbly; ENJOY!
• TO USE FROZEN CASSEROLE:.
• Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
• Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking; Bake uncovered for 50 - 55 minutes at 400 degrees or until bubbly.

POTATO-TOPPED SLOPPY JOE CASSEROLE - P

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F
• In large skillet, brown ground beef, onion and bell pepper over medium-high heat until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
• Add sandwich sauce and corn; mix well. Reduce heat; simmer 4 to 6 minutes or until thoroughly heated and corn is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile***, in medium saucepan, bring water and garlic salt to a boil.
• Remove saucepan from heat; stir in potato flakes until well blended.
• ***NOTE:.
• You could use leftover mashed potatoes here.
• Add sour cream and egg; mix well.
• Spoon beef mixture into ungreased shallow 2-quart casserole.
• Spoon potato mixture in circle around edges of casserole.
• Sprinkle potatoes with cheese.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are set.
• If desired, sprinkle potatoes with chopped fresh parsley.

GREEK POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Stir in mashed potatoes. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. , Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until golden brown, 40-45 minutes.

POTATO-TOPPED BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees; Butter a 2-1/2 quart baking dish.
• In a heavy skillet, brown the ground beef in 2 tbsp butter, then add in onion, garlic, red and green bell pepper; saute until soft, spoon off excess fat.
• Add in Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, sherry, parsley; saute another 5 minutes.
• Spread the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
• To the cooked potatoes, add the remaining butter and milk, beat or mix until smooth; season with salt to taste and black pepper if desired.
• Spread the potatoes over meat mixture evenly, making sure corners are covered well (use a spoon to push potato mixture tightly around sides and corners).
• Sprinkle top with grated cheddar cheese (or you can use Parmesan cheese in place of cheddar) bake, uncovered for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until potatoes and cheese are lightly browned.

POTATO TOPPED CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a heavy skillet, brown the ground beef in 2 Tbsps. of butter, then add the onion, red and green bell pepper; saute until soft. Spoon off excess fat, then stir in the garlic, salt, black pepper, sherry and the parsley, saute another 5 minutes
• Spread the mixture into a buttered, 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
• To the cooked potatoes add the remaining 2 Tbsps. of butter and milk, beat until smooth, salt to taste.
• Spread the potatoes over the meat mixture evenly, then using a spoon, pull up points. Sprinkle the top with the shredded cheese. Bake uncovered at 350 until potatoes and cheese is lightly browned.
• serves 4-6.