Description
This hamburger and potato casserole is a hearty, old-fashioned favorite that’s layered with seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, creamy sauce, and melty cheese. It’s an easy, budget-friendly dinner that’s perfect for cozy nights and feeding hungry families.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cups thinly sliced potatoes (Yukon gold or russet)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Drain excess fat. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, milk, and paprika until smooth.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes, half of the beef mixture, and half of the soup mixture. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove foil, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and bake uncovered for 15–20 more minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender and cheese is bubbly.
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For added texture, top with crushed Ritz crackers or fried onions before baking the cheese layer.
- Can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or homemade white sauce.
- Great with a side salad or steamed green beans.
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
- Keywords: hamburger potato casserole, beef and potato bake, easy weeknight dinner, cheesy meat and potato casserole
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- Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish (9×13 inch)
- Aluminum foil
- Oven
- Nutrition (Per Serving)
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- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
