Here’s a comforting, hearty recipe for Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole—ground beef, tender potatoes, and gooey cheese all baked together for a classic family meal 🥔🧀🍔
Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole
Serves: 6–8
Prep & Cook Time: 15 min prep | 45–50 min bake
Ingredients
Casserole
- 1½ lb (680 g) ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (or use frozen hashbrowns)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup (or cream of cheddar for extra cheesiness)
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
Topping (optional)
- ½ cup crushed Ritz crackers or panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
2. Cook the Ground Beef
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté 2–3 minutes until soft.
- Drain excess fat.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Prepare the Creamy Sauce
- In a bowl, mix the condensed soup with milk until smooth.
- Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
4. Assemble the Casserole
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Spread half of the beef mixture over the potatoes.
- Pour half of the soup-cheese mixture over the top.
- Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, beef, and soup mixture.
- Top with remaining shredded cheese.
5. Add Topping (Optional)
- Mix crushed crackers or panko with melted butter and sprinkle on top for extra crunch.
6. Bake
- Cover with foil and bake 35–40 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly, and potatoes are tender.
7. Serve
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Variations
- Extra Veggies: Add sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, or corn between layers.
- Spicy: Add a dash of hot sauce or chopped jalapeños to the beef.
- Slow Cooker: Layer ingredients in a crockpot and cook on LOW 4–5 hours.
- Keto-Friendly: Swap potatoes for cauliflower florets or riced cauliflower.
💡 Pro Tips
- Slice potatoes evenly so they cook through.
- Pre-cooking frozen hashbrowns slightly can reduce baking time.
- Letting the casserole rest allows the layers to set for cleaner serving.
If you want, I can also provide a one-pot skillet version that’s faster and just as cheesy, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Do you want me to do that?
