Description
Hearty hamburger potato casserole brings comforting midwestern flavors to dinner tables across America. Families will appreciate this simple, satisfying one-dish meal packed with ground beef, potatoes, and creamy cheese sauce that you can enjoy any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (453.6 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 4 cups (480 grams) potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
- 1 can (10.5 ounces or 298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even cooking.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef and diced onions over medium heat, thoroughly breaking down the meat and cooking until no pink remains.
- Drain excess grease from the beef mixture, then season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, stirring to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Whisk cream of mushroom soup and milk in a separate bowl until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Prepare a greased 9×13-inch baking dish by creating the first layer with half of the sliced potatoes, spreading them evenly across the bottom.
- Distribute half of the seasoned beef mixture over the potato layer, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Pour half of the soup and milk mixture across the beef, then sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining potatoes, beef, soup mixture, and cheese, creating a complete casserole structure.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil, which helps trap moisture and cook potatoes thoroughly.
- Bake for 30 minutes while covered, then remove foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until potatoes become tender and cheese turns golden and bubbly.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps set the layers and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Optimize potato slicing by using a mandoline for consistent, thin cuts that cook evenly.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, healthier version suitable for diverse dietary needs.
- Enhance flavor by adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the beef seasoning for a more complex taste profile.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium cream of mushroom soup and monitoring salt quantities during preparation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg