Description
This Easy Hamburger Potato Casserole is a comforting, family-friendly dish featuring layers of tender potatoes, savory ground beef, creamy sauce, and melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this budget-friendly meal is easy to make and can be customized with different proteins, cheeses, or veggies.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: garlic powder or other seasonings
Instructions
- Preheat Oven – Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook Beef – In a skillet, brown the ground beef with chopped onions. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare Dish – Grease a casserole dish and layer the sliced potatoes evenly.
- Layer Ingredients – Spread the cooked beef and onions over the potatoes.
- Mix Sauce – In a bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup with milk, then pour over the casserole.
- Add Cheese – Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake Covered – Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Finish Baking – Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and potatoes are tender.
- Serve – Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make-Ahead – Assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
- Storage – Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezing – Freeze before or after baking for up to 2 months.
- Reheating – Warm in the oven at 350°F for 15 minutes or microwave in 30-second increments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
