Description
Hearty cheesy hamburger potato casserole brings comfort to dinner tables with a satisfying blend of ground beef, potatoes, and melted cheese. Families will savor each warm, rich bite of this classic midwestern dish that promises wholesome flavor in every serving.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) black pepper
Additional Components:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
Instructions
- Thoroughly brown ground beef with aromatic onions and minced garlic in a skillet, breaking meat into small crumbles until no pink remains.
- Prepare potatoes by slicing them uniformly thin to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Create a creamy base by whisking cream of mushroom soup with milk, seasoning generously with salt and black pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Grease a casserole dish to prevent sticking and create a smooth release after baking.
- Construct alternating layers: spread a foundation of potato slices, distribute browned beef evenly, and pour soup mixture to saturate ingredients.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the top, ensuring complete coverage for a rich, melted cheese crust.
- Shield casserole with aluminum foil and bake at 350F for 1 hour to allow potatoes to become tender and flavors to meld.
- Remove foil during final 15 minutes of baking to achieve a golden, crispy cheese topping with appetizing bubbling edges.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Consider using a mandoline slicer for precise, thin potato slices that cook evenly and create a smooth layered effect.
- For a healthier twist, substitute ground beef with lean ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives to reduce fat content.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Gruyère or pepper jack to add unique flavor profiles and keep the dish exciting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg