Description
Hamburger Potato Casserole brings comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table, with layers of seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheese that make family mealtime feel special. Hearty and satisfying, this classic casserole delivers warmth and deliciousness in one simple, crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1 small onion
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Brown 1 lb ground beef in a skillet at medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain away excess fat completely.
- Peel 1 lb potatoes and slice into thin ¼-inch rounds that cook evenly.
- Chop 1 small onion into fine, uniform pieces for balanced flavor distribution.
- Whisk 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup milk, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Fold ½ cup sour cream into the soup mixture until thoroughly integrated.
- Coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Arrange half the potato slices across the dish bottom in an overlapping pattern.
- Distribute browned beef evenly across the potato layer for consistent coverage.
- Scatter half the diced onions over the beef layer to spread aromatic flavor.
- Drizzle half the soup mixture across the beef and potatoes, ensuring thorough coating.
- Create a second potato slice layer on top of the previous ingredients.
- Sprinkle remaining onions across the potato surface.
- Pour remaining soup mixture evenly, covering the entire casserole.
- Generously top with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for melty richness.
- Dust ¼ cup breadcrumbs across the top for a crispy exterior.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil to trap moisture.
- Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld together.
- Remove foil and continue baking 15 more minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Rest the casserole 10 minutes before serving to help it set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy casserole and ensure a crisp texture.
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet for best results, as they hold their shape and absorb flavors well.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat ingredients with low-fat cream soup, milk, sour cream, and cheese.
- Season the ground beef with garlic powder or dried herbs before layering to boost overall flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg