Description
This hearty and comforting Easy Hamburger Potato Casserole combines ground beef, thinly sliced potatoes, creamy mushroom sauce, and melted cheddar cheese for the perfect one-dish dinner. It’s a simple, yet flavorful meal that can be adapted to suit different tastes and dietary needs, making it ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: garlic powder or other seasonings
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the Beef: Brown the ground beef with chopped onions in a skillet. Season with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder. Cook until the beef is browned.
- Layer Potatoes: Grease a casserole dish and arrange the thinly sliced potatoes at the bottom.
- Add Beef: Spread the cooked beef mixture over the potatoes.
- Make Sauce: In a bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup with milk. Pour this sauce evenly over the casserole.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the potatoes are tender.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Option: Assemble the casserole the night before and refrigerate. Increase baking time as needed when cooking.
- Freezing: Freeze the unbaked casserole and bake from frozen. You may need to add extra baking time.
- Dietary Substitutions:
- Use lean ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Swap cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken or a homemade cream sauce.
- For a vegetarian version, use plant-based meat alternatives or add extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
