CHILI CHEESE POTATO CASSEROLE

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An ode to one of the ultimate guilty pleasures, chili cheese fries. From the cooking blog Cooking During Stolen Moments.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • 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 13×9 casserole dish.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Pour cheese sauce over the potatoes in the casserole dish.
  • Top with the chili.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese over the chili. Bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.5, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 70, Sodium 923.5, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 4.6, Protein 21.2

Daylin Bain
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I love the creamy cheese sauce and the crispy potatoes.


Jane Love
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This casserole is so easy to make and it always comes out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Chandra Gurung
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I love the combination of flavors in this casserole. The potatoes, cheese, and chili are a perfect match.


Shafqat Rehman
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This is my go-to recipe for chili cheese potato casserole. It's always a crowd-pleaser and so easy to make.


Amanda Knight
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I made this casserole for a weeknight dinner and it was a big hit with my family. It's a great comfort food dish.


Ariaz Khan
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and always a hit.


Ammar Raja
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! My family loved it.


T Tt
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This casserole was delicious! The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was so creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Im Im
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, parties, and even just a weeknight dinner.


Mitzi Bingham
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This chili cheese potato casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.