Mexican Potato Casserole 5fix
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this irresistibly easy-to-make Mexican Potato Casserole 5fix! This flavorful casserole combines tender slices of russet potatoes, savory seasoned ground beef, and zesty salsa, layered with gooey cheddar cheese to create a hearty, Tex-Mex-inspired dish the whole family will love. Topped with a dollop of creamy sour cream, every bite is a perfect balance of bold flavors and creamy textures. With just five simple ingredients and minimal prep, this time-saving recipe is perfect for busy weeknights while still delivering a crowd-pleasing dinner. Serve it as a standalone meal or alongside a fresh side salad for a complete, satisfying feast that’s sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of oil.
Peel the russet potatoes and slice them into thin, even rounds, approximately 1/4-inch thick. Set them aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned and no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
Stir the salsa into the cooked ground beef and mix well. Remove the skillet from heat.
Spread half of the sliced potatoes evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spoon half of the beef and salsa mixture over the potatoes, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef layer.
Repeat the layers once more: add the remaining potatoes, followed by the remaining beef and salsa mixture, and top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
After 35 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the potatoes are fork-tender.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with dollops of sour cream on top or on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3691 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.8 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 111.2 g | 556% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 678 mg | 226% | |
| Sodium | 5433 mg | 236% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 321.5 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.0 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.7 g | ||
| Protein | 182.5 g | 365% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2284 mg | 176% | |
| Iron | 23.2 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 9126 mg | 194% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
