Hamburger and Potato Casserole 🥩🥔
A hearty, comforting, and easy-to-make dish that layers ground beef, potatoes, and cheese — perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, paprika, or chopped bell peppers
🥣 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Cook beef:
- In a skillet, brown ground beef with chopped onion.
- Drain excess fat.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
3️⃣ Prepare potato layer:
- Slice potatoes thinly (about ¼-inch thick).
4️⃣ Assemble casserole:
- Layer half of the potato slices on the bottom of the dish.
- Spread cooked beef mixture over potatoes.
- Pour half of the soup mixed with milk over beef.
- Repeat layers with remaining potatoes and soup.
5️⃣ Top with cheese:
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over the top.
6️⃣ Bake:
- Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden.
7️⃣ Serve:
- Let cool 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
🌟 Tips
- Parboil potatoes for faster cooking and extra tenderness.
- Add vegetables like frozen peas or carrots for more color and nutrition.
- Use different cheeses (Monterey Jack, mozzarella) for a milder or creamier flavor.
If you want, I can also give you:
- A slow-cooker version
- A low-carb version with cauliflower instead of potatoes
- Or a creamy deluxe version with sour cream and mushroom sauce
Which one should I do?
