Description
Hearty hamburger potato casserole brings comfort and nostalgia to family dinner tables with its rich layers of ground beef, tender potatoes, and creamy cheese sauce. Homemade warmth fills each bite, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 4–5 medium potatoes (sliced thin)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
Dairy and Soup:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C), ensuring optimal cooking temperature for the casserole.
- Sauté ground beef with onions in a skillet, thoroughly draining any accumulated fat to prevent greasiness.
- Create the first foundation layer by arranging half of the sliced potatoes across the bottom of a greased casserole dish.
- Distribute an even layer of the seasoned browned beef mixture directly over the potato base.
- Gently cascade half of the cream of mushroom soup across the beef layer, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Replicate the layering process by positioning the remaining potato slices atop the previous layer.
- Spread the remaining beef mixture uniformly over the potato layer.
- Pour the remaining cream of mushroom soup, creating a complete and consistent covering.
- Drizzle milk evenly across the entire casserole surface to enhance moisture and binding.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil, then bake for 60 minutes, allowing potatoes to become perfectly tender.
- Remove foil, generously sprinkle shredded cheese across the top, and return to oven for 10-15 minutes until cheese melts and develops a golden, bubbling crust.
- Allow casserole to rest for several minutes before serving, enabling flavors to settle and improve structural integrity.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content and make the dish healthier.
- Swap cream of mushroom soup with a homemade white sauce for a fresher, less processed alternative.
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Add extra flavor by incorporating garlic powder, dried herbs like thyme or rosemary into the beef mixture for depth and complexity.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg