CHILI CHEESE POTATO CASSEROLE

Chili Cheese Potato Casserole image

Provided by Pinay0618

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs potatoes, diced
1 lb ground beef
1/2 onion, diced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/3 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheese, separated
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

Place diced potatoes in a large pot 3/4 full with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until fork tender. Drain and pour into a 13×9 casserole dish.
In a large skillet, brown ground beef and onion. Drain. Add tomato sauce and crushed or diced tomatoes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
While the chili simmers, melt 2 T. butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in milk, bring to a boil and simmer until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cup cheese. Stir until cheese is completely melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Pour cheese sauce over the potatoes in the casserole dish.
Top with the chili.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese over the chili. Bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.5, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 70, Sodium 923.5, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 4.6, Protein 21.2