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Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole

Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole for Cozy Family Nights

This Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole combines savory ground beef and creamy flavors for a comforting family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Use lean ground beef (85-90%)
  • 4 cups Potatoes Russet or Yukon Gold, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup Canned or homemade
  • 0.5 cups Milk or Heavy Cream For creamy texture
For the Cheese
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Shredded
For Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper To taste
  • 1 tsp Paprika For smokiness
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder For added flavor

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large skillet
  • Mandoline
  • aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and chopped onions for 6-8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add cream of mushroom soup and milk/heavy cream to the skillet. Stir until smooth and cook for 2 more minutes.
  5. Thinly slice potatoes to about 1/8 inch thick and layer half in the greased baking dish.
  6. Spread half of the beef mixture over the potatoes and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
  7. Layer with remaining potato slices, beef mixture, and cheese. Finish with a layer of potatoes and extra cheese.
  8. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  9. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until top is golden and bubbly.
  10. Cool for 10 minutes before serving to allow layers to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole can be made ahead of time. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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