Description
This Easy Hamburger Potato Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish featuring layers of thinly sliced potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and creamy mushroom soup, all baked to perfection and topped with melted Cheddar cheese. Perfect for a family dinner, this casserole combines simple ingredients into a flavorful, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Soup Mixture
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup chopped onion
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Vegetables
- 3 cups peeled and thinly sliced potatoes
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off excess grease and set aside.
- Prepare Soup Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, chopped onion, salt, and ground black pepper to create a creamy sauce.
- Layer Ingredients: In a 2-quart baking dish, alternate layers starting with thinly sliced potatoes, followed by the soup mixture, then the browned ground beef. Repeat layers as needed to use all ingredients.
- Bake Casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake until the potatoes are tender, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Add Cheese and Finish Baking: Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Notes
- You can add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the soup mixture for extra flavor.
- Make sure to slice potatoes thinly and evenly for even cooking.
- For a lower fat version, use reduced-fat cheese and ground turkey instead of beef.
- Cover the casserole with foil during the first baking part to help potatoes cook faster and prevent drying out.
- This casserole can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated, then baked before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: hamburger casserole, potato casserole, easy dinner, comfort food, ground beef casserole, cheesy potato bake
