Description
Hearty Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table with layers of ground beef, potatoes, and melted cheese. This satisfying one-dish meal promises to delight you with its rich, savory goodness and simple, home-style charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Starches:
- 4 cups sliced potatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
Dairy and Sauce:
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F, ensuring a perfectly heated cooking environment.
- In a skillet, sauté ground beef with onions until meat browns thoroughly, then drain excess grease completely.
- Create the first foundational layer by arranging potato slices across the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Distribute half of the seasoned beef mixture evenly over the potato base.
- Generously scatter shredded cheese across the beef layer to create a melty foundation.
- Construct a second tier by adding remaining potato slices over the cheese.
- Top the potato layer with the remaining beef mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle another generous layer of cheese across the top.
- Whisk cream of mushroom soup with milk, incorporating salt and pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Carefully pour the creamy mixture uniformly over the entire casserole, allowing liquid to seep between layers.
- Securely cover the dish with aluminum foil to trap moisture during initial baking.
- Bake for 1 hour, maintaining consistent temperature.
- Remove foil for final 15-20 minutes to achieve a golden, crispy surface with bubbling cheese edges.
Notes
- Select lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of the casserole.
- Use russet or Yukon gold potatoes for the best texture and even cooking throughout the dish.
- Replace cream of mushroom soup with homemade white sauce for a fresher, less processed alternative.
- Try different cheese combinations like cheddar and mozzarella for more complex flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg