Description
Midwestern hamburger and potato casserole delivers comfort and nostalgia in one hearty dish. Rich layers of ground beef, crispy potatoes, and creamy cheese create a satisfying meal perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 can (10 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C), preparing for a hearty layered meal.
- Sauté diced onions in olive oil over medium heat until translucent and fragrant.
- Brown ground beef in the same skillet, draining excess fat, and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Coat a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Create the first foundation layer by arranging potato slices across the bottom of the dish, covering the entire surface.
- Distribute the seasoned beef and onion mixture evenly over the potato base, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Drizzle cream of mushroom soup across the beef layer, creating a creamy binding element.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the soup, adding richness and texture.
- Repeat the layering process: remaining potato slices, beef mixture, soup, and cheese, building depth of flavor.
- Gently pour milk across the entire casserole, helping to moisten and integrate the layers.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil to retain moisture during initial baking.
- Bake for 1 hour, then unveil the foil and continue cooking 15-20 minutes until potatoes become tender and cheese turns golden and bubbly.
- Allow the casserole to rest 5-10 minutes before serving, enabling flavors to settle and making portioning easier.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for better texture and even cooking throughout the casserole.
- Pat ground beef dry before cooking to ensure proper browning and prevent excess moisture in the dish.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting garlic powder and paprika according to personal preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute cream of mushroom soup with low-fat cream soup and use reduced-fat cheese to decrease overall calorie content.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg