Juicy Meat & Potato Bake with Cheese 🥔🍗🧀✨
A warm, hearty meal that fills the kitchen with the smell of melted cheese and home-cooked comfort. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and pure happiness on a plate.
Ingredients 🛒
- 2.2 lb ground meat (beef, chicken, or mixed)
- 2 oz breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 3.5 oz sour cream
- 2.8 oz mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Fresh dill, chopped
- 10.6 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 7 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- Vegetable oil
- Salt, black pepper, dried garlic, paprika
- 3 eggs (for potato layer)
- Potatoes (boiled & sliced or grated)
Instructions 👩🍳
- Meat mixture: In a bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, carrot, onions, garlic, dill, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
- Sauté mushrooms: Heat oil in skillet, cook mushrooms until golden. Set aside.
- Potato base: Mix boiled potatoes with 3 eggs, salt, and dried garlic. Spread evenly in greased baking dish.
- Layer: Spread meat mixture over potatoes. Add sautéed mushrooms and sliced tomatoes.
- Sauce: Mix sour cream and mayonnaise. Spread over top.
- Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella generously.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh dill. Slice and enjoy warm.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Add a layer of béchamel sauce for creamier texture.
- Variation: Use chicken mince for a lighter version.
- Serving idea: Pair with a crisp salad or pickled veggies.
Details
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Bake Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour 5 minutes
- Kcal: ~420 per serving
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Juicy Meat & Potato Bake—layers of comfort, melted cheese, and big flavor 🥔🍗🧀✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you add mushrooms or keep it simple?”
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