Cheesy Hamburger and Potato Casserole 🧀🥔🥩
This is a hearty, comforting dish that layers ground beef, potatoes, and cheese — perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
🛒 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 (plus extra for topping)
- 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 (¼-inch thick) for even cooking.
4️⃣ Assemble casserole:
- Layer half of the potatoes on the bottom of the dish.
- Spread cooked beef mixture over potatoes.
- Mix half of the soup with milk and pour 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. Optional garnish: chopped parsley.
🌟 Tips
- Parboil potatoes for faster cooking and extra tenderness.
- Add vegetables like frozen peas or carrots for color and nutrition.
- For extra flavor, try mixing some Worcestershire sauce or mustard into the beef layer.
- Use different cheeses like Monterey Jack or mozzarella for a milder or creamier variation.
If you want, I can also create a one-pot skillet version that cooks everything together for less cleanup and faster prep.
Do you want me to do that?
