Hamburger Potato Casserole

Here’s a hearty Hamburger Potato Casserole recipe — cheesy, savory, and perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner! 🥔🧀🍔

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Hamburger Potato Casserole

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef

• 4 cups frozen or diced potatoes (hash browns or small chunks)

• 1 onion, diced

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

• 2 tbsp butter

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Optional: 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven:

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Cook the beef:

   • In a skillet, cook ground beef and onions over medium heat until browned.

   • Drain excess fat.

   • Season with salt and pepper.

3. Mix the casserole:

   • In a large bowl, combine cooked beef and onions, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheese.

   • Add vegetables if using. Mix well.

4. Assemble and bake:

   • Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

   • Dot with butter and sprinkle remaining ½ cup of cheese on top.

   • Bake for 35–40 minutes, until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted.

5. Serve:

   • Let cool slightly before serving.

   • Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables.

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Tips & Variations:

• 🧄 Garlic flavor: Add 1–2 cloves minced garlic to the beef mixture.

• 🥔 Extra creamy: Use cream of celery or cream of potato soup instead.

• 🌶️ Spicy: Add a few dashes of hot sauce or ½ tsp chili powder.

• 🥓 Bacon twist: Sprinkle cooked bacon bits on top before baking.

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I can also provide a slow cooker version of Hamburger Potato Casserole that’s completely hands-off. Do you want that version?