Here’s a hearty, comforting Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole—creamy, cheesy, and perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
🧀🥔 Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole
Ingredients (6–8 servings)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3–4 cups thinly sliced potatoes (Yukon gold or russet)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp is best)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or chicken)
- ½ cup milk
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- Optional: sour cream, green onions, parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the beef
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook until soft.
- Drain any excess fat.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
3. Mix the sauce
In a bowl, whisk together:
- Cream of mushroom soup
- Milk
(If you want it creamier, add ½ cup sour cream.)
4. Assemble the casserole
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spread half of the cooked beef on top.
- Pour half of the soup mixture over it.
- Sprinkle with half of the cheese.
- Repeat layers: potatoes → beef → soup → cheese.
5. Bake
- Cover with foil and bake 1 hour.
- Remove foil and bake 20–25 more minutes until potatoes are tender and top is golden and bubbly.
6. Serve
Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Top with green onions, parsley, or a spoon of sour cream.
⭐ Tips & Variations
- Add veggies: corn, peas, or green beans.
- Make it spicy: add jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, or chili flakes.
- Use fresh herbs: thyme or rosemary in the sauce works beautifully.
- Swap the meat: ground turkey or sausage also works.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
🔥 A hash brown version
🍲 A slow cooker version
🧀 An extra creamy version
🥘 A one-pan skillet version
