Here’s a hearty, comforting Hamburger Potato Casserole recipe—layered, cheesy, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
🥔 Hamburger Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (or use frozen hashbrowns)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- ½ cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Cook the beef:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion until beef is browned and onions are soft.
- Drain excess fat and season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Prepare the sauce:
- In a bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
- Layer the casserole:
- Spread a layer of potatoes on the bottom of the dish.
- Top with half the beef mixture.
- Pour half the soup mixture over the top.
- Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese.
- Repeat layers: potatoes → beef → soup → cheese.
- Cover and bake:
- Cover with foil and bake 45–55 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
- Optional final step:
- Remove foil, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and bake 5–10 more minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot with a simple salad or steamed vegetables.
💡 Tips:
- Use Yukon gold or red potatoes for creamy texture.
- Swap in cream of celery or chicken soup for a different flavor.
- Add cooked bacon or sautéed mushrooms for extra richness.
If you want, I can give a cheesy, “all-in-one” version using hashbrowns and no slicing, which is faster and even creamier. Do you want that version too?
