Description
Hearty hamburger potato casserole brings comfort to dinner tables with classic midwestern flavors. Layers of ground beef, potatoes, and creamy sauce create a satisfying meal families will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 4 potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
Dairy and Other Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly inspect ground beef and slice potatoes into uniform, thin rounds for even cooking.
- In a skillet heated to medium, brown the ground beef until no pink remains, then incorporate diced onions and sauté until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Create the first foundation layer in a greased baking dish by arranging half of the potato slices in a consistent, overlapping pattern.
- Distribute the initial portion of seasoned ground beef mixture evenly across the potato base, ensuring complete coverage.
- Gently spread half of the cream of mushroom soup over the meat layer, using a spatula to create a smooth, consistent coating.
- Sprinkle the first portion of shredded cheese across the soup layer, promoting even melting and flavor distribution.
- Replicate the layering process with remaining potato slices, ground beef, soup, and cheese, creating a symmetrical casserole structure.
- Delicately pour milk across the entire casserole, allowing it to seep between layers and enhance moisture.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, maintaining consistent heat and preventing excessive browning.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until cheese turns golden, bubbly, and potatoes reach perfect tenderness.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a lighter, healthier dish without compromising flavor.
- Consider swapping cream of mushroom soup with homemade white sauce for a fresher, less processed alternative that controls sodium and preservative levels.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, gruyère, or pepper jack to add unexpected flavor complexity and personalize the casserole.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg