Here’s a classic, comforting Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole 🧀🥔🍔—easy and family-friendly:
Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs ground beef
- 1½ lbs potatoes, thinly sliced (Yukon gold or russet)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom (or cream of chicken)
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or cheddar-jack)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- Optional: green beans, corn, or mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown beef in a skillet with olive oil, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika. Drain excess grease.
- Mix sauce: Combine soup and milk until smooth.
- Layer casserole in a greased 9×13 dish:
- Potatoes
- Ground beef
- Soup mixture
- Cheese
Repeat layers, finishing with cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake 60 minutes.
- Uncover and bake 15–20 minutes until bubbly and potatoes are tender.
- Rest 10 minutes before serving.
Tips & Variations
- Extra creamy: Add 4 oz cream cheese to the sauce
- Loaded style: Top with bacon bits & green onions
- Tex-Mex: Use taco seasoning + pepper jack
- Crispy top: Add crushed crackers or fried onions for last 15 minutes
Want a slow-cooker, one-skillet, or healthier version?
