Dump Casserole

Effortless, cozy, and packed with flavor, this Dump Casserole is your new go-to dinner for busy weeknights or potluck gatherings. Featuring savory ground beef, tender mixed vegetables, and creamy layers of mushroom soup and cheddar cheese, this hearty dish is topped with a golden, fluffy layer of mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food experience. With just 20 minutes of prep and no-fuss assembly, you’ll simply combine the ingredients, layer them in a casserole dish, and let the oven do the work. Perfectly seasoned with garlic and black pepper, this one-dish meal is a family-pleasing classic that warms you up from the inside out. Serve it straight from the oven for a piping-hot dinner that’s as easy as it is satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium (diced) onion
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup (shredded) cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup milk
• 2 cups (prepared according to package directions) instant mashed potato flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Season the beef and onion mixture with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture, frozen mixed vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, shredded cheddar cheese, and milk. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 5

Spread the mixture evenly into a 9x13-inch casserole dish.

Step 6

Prepare instant mashed potatoes according to package directions, then spread them evenly over the top of the casserole mixture.

Step 7

Sprinkle additional shredded cheddar cheese on top of the mashed potatoes, if desired.

Step 8

Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.

Step 9

Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Dump Casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1695.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2821.9

Total Fat 129.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 438.1mg	0%
Sodium 4953.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 284.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.6g	0%
Total Sugars 43.3g
Protein 136.6g	0%

Vitamin D 139.1IU	0%
Calcium 1075.1mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 4507.7mg	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: 40.8%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 40.0%