Description
Hearty cheesy hamburger potato casserole brings midwestern comfort to dinner tables across America. Layers of seasoned ground beef, crispy potatoes, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal families will crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cups potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 0.5 cup milk (118 ml)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) to ensure optimal cooking temperature.
- Sauté diced onions in a skillet with olive oil until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Brown the ground beef thoroughly in the same skillet, breaking it into small crumbles and eliminating excess grease.
- Whisk cream of mushroom soup with milk until creating a smooth, creamy liquid mixture.
- Create the first foundation layer in a greased baking dish by arranging half of the thinly sliced potatoes across the bottom.
- Distribute an even layer of cooked beef mixture over the potato base, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese across the beef layer for rich, melty goodness.
- Drizzle half of the prepared soup mixture evenly over the existing layers.
- Repeat the layering process by adding remaining potatoes, creating a symmetrical second tier.
- Top the second layer with remaining beef, cheese, and complete the casserole by pouring the remaining soup mixture.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes to allow thorough cooking.
- Uncover the casserole and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until the surface turns golden and develops a crispy, bubbling texture.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving to help set the layers and enhance flavor melding.
Notes
- Customize the casserole by using sweet potatoes for a nutrient-packed alternative that adds vibrant color and extra vitamins.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to create a lighter, leaner version suitable for health-conscious eaters.
- Enhance flavor complexity by incorporating fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary into the beef mixture for a more sophisticated taste profile.
- Prepare this dish ahead of time by assembling and refrigerating up to 24 hours before baking, making it perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg