Description
This classic Hamburger Potato Casserole is a comforting, kid-friendly dish that combines ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, and tender sliced potatoes baked to perfection. Topped with melted Cheddar cheese, it’s a hearty meal perfect for family dinners and sure to satisfy both picky eaters and adults alike.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Soup Mixture
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup chopped onion
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Other
- 3 cups peeled and thinly sliced potatoes
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Gather all the ingredients and preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cook ground beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the ground beef. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease to keep the dish lean.
- Make soup mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, chopped onion, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir until the mixture is well combined.
- Layer casserole: In a 2-quart baking dish, alternate layers of the peeled thinly sliced potatoes, the soup mixture, and the browned ground beef. This layering ensures even cooking and flavor distribution.
- Bake casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Add cheese topping: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Melt cheese: Return the casserole to the oven and bake just until the Cheddar cheese has melted and is bubbly, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Serve: Once the cheese is melted, remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your comforting hamburger potato casserole!
Notes
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of celery or cream of chicken soup for a different flavor.
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat cheese and lean ground beef or turkey.
- Make sure potatoes are sliced thinly for even cooking within the baking time.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
