Here’s a hearty, crowd-pleasing Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole 🥔🧀🍔 — comfort food at its finest.
Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 1½ lb potatoes, peeled and diced (or 4–5 medium)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1–2 tbsp butter (optional, for extra richness)
Optional Toppings
- Green onions, chopped
- Extra cheese for the top
- Crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. - Cook Potatoes
Boil diced potatoes until just tender (8–10 minutes). Drain. - Cook Beef
Brown ground beef with onion and garlic in a skillet. Drain excess fat. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. - Mix Casserole
In a large bowl, combine cooked potatoes, beef mixture, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and 1½ cups shredded cheese. Stir until well combined. - Assemble & Bake
Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with remaining ½ cup cheese. Dot with butter if using.
Bake 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden. - Serve
Garnish with green onions or crispy fried onions if desired.
Tips
- 🥔 For faster prep, use frozen diced potatoes (thawed) or hash browns.
- 🧀 Mix in shredded mozzarella for extra gooeyness.
- 🥩 Add cooked bacon or sausage for a meatier version.
This is a perfect make-ahead dinner and keeps well for leftovers.
If you want, I can give a slow-cooker version, keto-friendly version, or extra creamy “restaurant-style” version.
Do you want me to make a slow-cooker version?
