Description
This Hamburger Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender potatoes, savory ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, and melted cheddar cheese. It’s an easy-to-make, family-friendly dish that’s perfect for dinner, casual gatherings, and meal prepping. Whether you prefer it spicy, vegetarian, or classic, this recipe is versatile and sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and chopped onion. Cook, breaking up the beef until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup and milk. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In the prepared baking dish, layer the thinly sliced potatoes evenly across the bottom.
- Spread half of the cooked beef and onion mixture over the potatoes.
- Pour half of the soup mixture over the beef layer, then sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, beef mixture, soup mixture, and cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- After 45 minutes, remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the casserole with various add-ins like bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.
- For a vegetarian version, swap the ground beef with a plant-based protein or lentils.
- Adjust the cheese to your liking, using Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or pepper jack for variation.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 1hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
