Down Home Casserole

Get ready to indulge in pure comfort food bliss with this hearty Down Home Casserole—a crowd-pleasing recipe that combines rich, savory flavors with nostalgic charm. Loaded with seasoned ground beef, tender mixed vegetables, and a creamy base of mushroom soup and sour cream, this dish is topped with gooey cheddar cheese and buttery seasoned breadcrumbs for the ultimate crispy, cheesy finish. Ready in under an hour, this casserole is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or feeding a hungry family. Whether you're craving the taste of home or looking for a new go-to baked dish, this easy casserole recipe is guaranteed to deliver big on flavor and warmth.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 cups Frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, green beans)
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) Cream of mushroom soup
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until it is browned and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).

Step 3

Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Drain any excess grease from the skillet and season the beef mixture with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir well.

Step 5

Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to thaw.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream until fully combined. Let the mixture heat through for 2-3 minutes, then remove it from the stove.

Step 7

Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef mixture, reserving 1/2 cup for the topping.

Step 9

In a small bowl, mix the seasoned breadcrumbs with the melted butter until evenly coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the cheese layer.

Step 10

Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the breadcrumb layer.

Step 11

Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the top is golden brown.

Step 12

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Down Home Casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1722.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3199.5

Total Fat 229.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 117.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 674.9mg	0%
Sodium 5829.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 141.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.6g	0%
Total Sugars 40.6g
Protein 161.9g	0%

Vitamin D 85.4IU	0%
Calcium 2187.6mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 2530.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.0%

Protein: 19.8%

Carbs: 17.2%