Kittencals Cheesy Ground Beef Potato Kugel Food

KITTENCAL'S CHEESY GROUND BEEF POTATO KUGEL

Steps:

• In a skillet cook the ground beef with onion and garlic until no longer pink; drain fat and return to skillet, add in salt (or seasoned salt) and black pepper to taste and continue to cook until well browned (about 12-15 minutes) set aside.
• Using the coarse end of a grater shred the potatoes, then hand-squeeze out the excess moisture in the shredded potatoes, then place into a large bowl.
• Add the lightly beaten eggs, onion, cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup vegetable oil and ground beef mixture; using clean hands mix until completely combined (at this point you can season with more salt and pepper if desired to suit taste).
• Transfer the mixture into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish then spread out with a spoon.
• Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
• Place the baking dish onto a large baking sheet (this will protect oven from any oil splatters).
• Set oven to 375 degrees (second-lowest rack).
• Cook uncovered for about 50 minutes to 1 hour (for a more drier and crispy texture bake for 1 hour).

KITTENCAL'S POTATO KUGEL

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees F ( (bottom oven rack).
• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan, then pour about 3 tablespoons oil into bottom of the baking dish.
• .Squeeze out excess moisture from the shredded potatoes with hands, and place into a large bowl, then add in chopped onion.
• Add in remaining ingredients with 3 tablespoons remaining oil; mix well to combine (I use my hands for mixing).
• Adjust the salt and pepper if needed.
• The next step is only optional it will speed up cooking time and create a crispy bottom and sides.
• Place the baking dish with the oil in the oven and heat the oil for about 6-8 minutes.
• Carefully spread the potato mixture in the baking dish (careful, the dish will be hot!) .
• This step is only optional otherwise just pour the potato mixture into the oiled cold baking dish.
• Bake uncovered for about 1-1/4 hours, or until nicely browned on top (the longer that you bake it the more crispier it will be, so bake until it is to desired crispness).

KITTENCAL'S SCALLOPED POTATO AND GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a skillet cook the ground beef with onion, bell pepper and chili flakes (if using) until no longer pink; drain fat over a colander.
• Return to pan and add in garlic, season salt and black pepper; cook stirring with a wooden spoon until the meat is lightly browned (I usually add in about 1-2 tablespoons bacon fat that I keep frozen in my freezer to the meat while browning for added flavor and it also helps to brown the meat) set aside.
• For the sauce; in a medium bowl mix together the undiluted soup with onion, milk, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, seasoned salt and black pepper to taste; mix well to combine.
• In a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish or a large oval casserole dish, alternately layer the sliced potatoes on bottom of the baking dish, then soup mixture (I like to sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top of the soup mixture) then the ground beef mixture on top.
• Since this is a large casserole I strongly suggest to place the baking dish on a jelly-roll sheet in case of any spills.
• Bake covered with foil for about 1 hour at 350 degrees F.
• Uncover and continue baking for another 20-30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender (baking time will vary depending on the thickness of your sliced potatoes).
• Remove from oven then sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese; return to oven for 4-5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

OLD FASHIONED POTATO KUGEL

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
• Combine the potatoes and onions in a large bowl. Mix in the eggs, 1/3 cup of vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and crisp, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

BEEFY CHEESE AND POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Brown meat in skillet; drain.
• Combine potatoes and 1/2 cup cheese; spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Top with layers of meat, vegetables and salsa; cover.
• Bake 40 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.

KITTENCAL'S POTATO KUGEL

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees F ( (bottom oven rack).
• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan, then pour about 3 tablespoons oil into bottom of the baking dish.
• .Squeeze out excess moisture from the shredded potatoes with hands, and place into a large bowl, then add in chopped onion.
• Add in remaining ingredients with 3 tablespoons remaining oil; mix well to combine (I use my hands for mixing).
• Adjust the salt and pepper if needed.
• The next step is only optional it will speed up cooking time and create a crispy bottom and sides.
• Place the baking dish with the oil in the oven and heat the oil for about 6-8 minutes.
• Carefully spread the potato mixture in the baking dish (careful, the dish will be hot!) .
• This step is only optional otherwise just pour the potato mixture into the oiled cold baking dish.
• Bake uncovered for about 1-1/4 hours, or until nicely browned on top (the longer that you bake it the more crispier it will be, so bake until it is to desired crispness).

THE BEST (AND EASY!) POTATO KUGEL

Steps:

• Preheat over to 350 degrees.
• Grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish with the oil.
• In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs well before stirring in the rest of the ingredients in the order given.
• Pour into prepared pan.
• Bake 1 hour.
• Let set about 10 minutes before serving.

CHEESY POTATO KUGEL

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• Shred potatoes by rubbing them across the larger holes of a box grater. In large bowl, place shredded potatoes; cover with cold water.
• In separate large bowl, shred onion by rubbing across the larger holes of the box grater. Add cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, 4 tablespoons of the chives, the garlic, nutmeg and eggs.
• Drain potatoes; rinse under running water. Drain well, using hands to press out as much excess water as possible. Add potatoes to cheese mixture in bowl; season with salt and pepper. Mix well; spoon into baking dish.
• Bake 1 hour or until golden brown; sprinkle with remaining chives.

KITTENCAL'S BAKED POTATO SALAD CASSEROLE (OR COLD POTATO SALAD)

Steps:

• TO SERVE HOT AS A CASSEROLE; grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish (or use a casserole dish that will hold the mixture).
• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream and melted butter, garlic powder, seasoned salt and black pepper until well combined.
• Mix in green onion and yellow onion.
• Add in the cooked cubed potatoes, cubed cheese and ham (if using) mix with a large spatula until well combined.
• Transfer/spread the mixture to prepared casserole dish.
• At this point you may cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours until ready to bake.
• Bake 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle the grated cheddar on top; return to oven and bake 5-8 minutes more or until the cheese has melted.
• TO SERVE AS A COLD POTATO SALAD; make as stated in steps 3-5 reducing the melted butter to 2 tablespoons.
• Place in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or more before serving.
• DELICIOUS!