Modern Comfort Casserole

About this recipe

This updated comfort casserole provides a warm and satisfying meal with layers of creamy mashed potatoes, flavorful beef, and melted cheese topped with a crispy finish. It's a delightful one-pan dish that blends tradition with modern culinary flair.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 cups mashed potatoes
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic on medium heat until beef is browned. Drain excess fat.

3. 3

   Stir in peas, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and sour cream. Simmer until heated through.

4. 4

   In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper, and cook until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened.

5. 5

   Layer half of the mashed potatoes in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with half of the beef mixture and half of the cheese.

6. 6

   Repeat the layers with remaining potatoes, beef mixture, and cheese. Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs evenly on top.

7. 7

   Bake until heated through and top is golden and bubbly, about 30-35 minutes.