Description
This hamburger potato casserole brings together seasoned ground beef, tender sliced potatoes, and melted cheese in one comforting dish that feeds the whole family. You’ll love how easy it is to throw together on busy weeknights, and it bakes up bubbly and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 onion
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
Seasonings:
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F, preparing a cozy environment for this hearty casserole.
- Grab a skillet and thoroughly cook 1 pound of ground beef with the chopped onion over medium heat until the meat turns completely brown.
- Carefully drain away any excess grease from the beef mixture, keeping the meat tender and lean.
- Whisk together 1 can of cream of mushroom soup with 1 cup of milk in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Select a baking dish and create your first layer by arranging half of the sliced potatoes across the bottom, spreading them evenly.
- Distribute half of your browned beef mixture directly over the potato layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Gently pour half of the creamy soup mixture across the beef, letting it seep between the layers.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining potatoes, beef, and soup mixture, building delicious depth.
- Generously sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese across the top, creating a golden, melty crown.
- Shield the casserole with aluminum foil and slide it into the preheated oven for 1 hour.
- Remove the foil during the last 15 minutes, allowing the cheese to bubble and turn a beautiful golden brown.
Notes
- Use russet potatoes sliced thin and evenly for the best texture and consistent cooking.
- Make sure to drain the ground beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy casserole.
- Swap cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or celery if you prefer different flavor profiles.
- For a lower-carb version, replace potatoes with cauliflower or turnips and choose a low-fat cheese option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg