Description
Hearty hamburger & potato casserole delivers classic comfort on a single plate. Midwestern home cooking shines through with simple ingredients and straightforward preparation that home cooks will appreciate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (lb) ground beef
Starches:
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
Dairy and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, seasoning with salt and pepper. Thoroughly drain excess fat.
- Whisk cream of mushroom soup with milk in a mixing bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Create the first layer by arranging half of the sliced potatoes across the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Distribute half of the cooked ground beef evenly over the potato layer.
- Pour half of the creamy soup mixture across the beef, ensuring complete coverage.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining potatoes, ground beef, and soup mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top layer to create a golden, melted finish.
- Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender and cheese becomes golden and bubbling.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5-7 minutes before serving to help set and enhance flavor melding.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of the casserole.
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Monterey Jack or pepper jack for a flavor twist.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline the cooking process and make meal assembly quick and easy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 467 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg