This potato roll casserole turns humble ingredients into a showstopping weeknight dinner: thin potato slices baked in a golden cheese crust, rolled around juicy seasoned beef. If you love cozy baked dishes like our Turkey, Potato and Broccoli Casserole, this roll-up version will win you over with its creamy center and crisp, cheesy edges. It slices beautifully and reheats well, making it perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 6 potatoes, thinly sliced
- 300 g (10.5 oz) hard cheese, grated
- 1 onion, diced
- 500 g (1.1 lb) ground beef
- 1 tomato, diced
- 100 g (3.5 oz) cream cheese
- Fresh herbs, chopped
- Salt, pepper, paprika, and 2 garlic cloves to taste
Instructions
- Grate a layer of cheese over a lined baking sheet, arrange the potato slices on top, sprinkle with more cheese, and season with salt.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is golden.
- Meanwhile, brown the onion and ground beef in a skillet, then add the tomato, garlic, herbs, and spices; cook until done through.
- Spread the baked potato base with cream cheese, spoon over the beef filling, roll up tightly, and bake 10 minutes more to set.
Tips
- Slice the potatoes as thinly and evenly as possible so they cook through and roll without cracking. For the science of perfect browning, the cooking guides at Serious Eats are an excellent reference.
- Let the roll rest for 5 minutes before slicing so the cheese sets neatly. Fans of meaty, cheesy bakes should also try our Quick Lavash Wrap with Meat and Cheese.
- Swap the beef for ground turkey to lighten it up, and don’t skip the paprika — it adds wonderful color. For more baked-dinner inspiration, browse the casserole ideas at Allrecipes, or keep things creamy with our Creamy One-Pan Chicken and Mushroom Pasta.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 121 kcal, protein 8 g, fat 7.2 g, carbs 7.6 g