Patio Potatoes are a creamy, cheesy potato casserole with seasoned beef and tons of flavor. Theyre an old-school, hearty, belly filling fave.A Deliciously Filling Potato RecipePatio Potatoes, funny name, but insanely delicious and super simple to make. Theyre one of those old school recipes that got one of the weird names and it stuck. I have no idea where the name came from, I just know while these Patio Potatoes might look like a mess but they really are so good! They can be a side dish or a main dish you choose! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:Are these meant to be a side dish or a main dish? These can be a side dish or a main dish. With the added beef, it really is a whole meal. Serve with a salad and some steamed veggies and you have a rounded out meal. But if you just need an easy side dish to take to a potluck, these definitely work! Can I use fresh instead of frozen potatoes? Yes, you can use Yukon Gold potatoes. Make sure they are finely cubed or they wont cook and soften in the time given. What can I use instead of ground beef? You can omit the ground beef, or you can replace the ground beef with ground chicken, ground turkey, ground Italian sausage, or breakfast sausage. What else can I add to the Patio Potatoes? You can add diced bell peppers, crumbled bacon, green chiles, black beans, or corn. What to serve with Patio Potatoes? If you are serving this as a main meal, you can serve with some roasted or steamed veggies or a nice, big green salad to round it out a bit more. How do I store leftovers? You can store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can freeze the casserole for up to 3 months. Ingredients Needed: (See Recipe Card Below For The Full Recipe)ground beef I used lean ground beef but use what you have.cream cheese The cream cheese adds a nice creaminess to the dish. Ensure you use full-fat cream cheese for the rich creaminess it brings. If you forget to pull it out to soften earlier in the day, use my Tips to Soften Cream Cheese Quickly.cream of chicken soup The soup adds richness and creaminess, bringing all the ingredients together.You can use a can of other cream of something soups, and dont forget Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup or Cream of Mushroom Soup is always an option. If you are concerned at all about sodium or if you have salt sensitivities, I would use low or no sodium.frozen diced potatoes with onions and peppers I love these potatoes, as they make it easy, already cut up, and with onions and peppers.You can buy the kind without peppers and onions if you dont like them.salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and dried minced onion These seasonings, which may not seem like much, add a significant amount of flavor to the casserole.Feel free to play around with the seasonings and use your favorite blend.butter You want real butter, not margarine (as that is too oily.) You can use salted or unsalted butter.colby jack cheese You can use any type of cheese for this casserole. I like Colby Jack as it melts so well and is mild in flavor.But you can use cheddar, Monterey Jack, or even a Mexican blend.I think Pepper Jack would be a nice option and gives it a kick of heat.green onions You can omit, but the green onions add a nice crunch and color.How To Make Patio Potatoes:Preheat the oven to 400F. In a skillet, cook the ground beef at medium heat for 7 minutes or until the juices run clear. Drain any excess grease and put back into the skillet.To the skillet, add the cream cheese and cream of chicken soup. Stir until everything is combined. Turn the heat off.Transfer the potatoes to a greased 913-inch baking dish. Cover the potatoes with the seasonings, pats of butter, and half of the cheese. Smother the potatoes with the meat mixture. Top the meat mixture with the remaining cheese.Bake for 15 minutes.Mix everything together. Bake for an additional 10 minutes. Remove the casserole from the oven and mash half of it with a potato masher. Mix everything together until combined.Top with green onions and enjoy.Craving More Recipes?Funeral PotatoesCowboy Butter PotatoesMississippi Mud PotatoesCrock Pot Swamp PotatoesBacon Cheddar Potatoes PrintPatio PotatoesA creamy potato dish with ground beef. Course Dinner, Main Course, Side DishCuisine AmericanPrep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 35 minutes minutesTotal Time 45 minutes minutesServings 6Calories 611kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients1 pound ground beef (I used a lean ground beef 90/10)8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup28 ounce bag frozen diced potatoes with onions and peppers2 teaspoons dried minced onion1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder cup (1 stick) butter, sliced into pats (can use salted or unsalted)2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese (divided use)4 green onions, slicedInstructionsPreheat the oven to 400F. Spray a 913-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.In a skillet, cook and crumble 1 pound ground beef at medium heat until fully cooked the juices run clear. Drain any excess grease and place back into the skillet. To the skillet, add 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature and 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup. Stir until everything is combined. Turn the heat off. Add 28 ounce bag frozen diced potatoes with onions and peppers in a single layer to the baking dish.Sprinkle the potatoes evenly with 2 teaspoons dried minced onion, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Top with evenly with cup (1 stick) butter, sliced into pats and 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese. Cover the potatoes evenly with the meat mixture. Top the meat mixture with the 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and mix everything together. Put back into the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Remove the casserole from the oven and mash half of it with a potato masher then mix together again. Optional: top with 4 green onions, sliced green and enjoy. NotesPlease refer to my FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.NutritionCalories: 611kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 37g | Sodium: 1449mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g