Description
Hearty hamburger & potato casserole delivers classic comfort straight from Midwestern kitchens. Creamy layers of ground beef, potatoes, and cheese promise a satisfying meal that brings families together at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Starches:
- 4 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F, preparing a baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Sauté ground beef with diced onions in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking meat into crumbles until fully cooked and no pink remains; carefully drain accumulated grease.
- Create initial layer of thinly sliced potatoes across bottom of greased baking dish, ensuring even coverage.
- Spread browned beef and onion mixture uniformly over potato base.
- Gently pour cream of mushroom soup across the entire surface, using spatula to distribute evenly and cover meat layer completely.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over top, creating a complete cheese blanket.
- Seal baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture and prevent excessive browning.
- Slide casserole into preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes, checking potato tenderness with a fork around 50-minute mark.
- Remove foil during final 10 minutes to allow cheese to develop golden, slightly crispy texture.
- Let casserole rest for 5-7 minutes after removing from oven to allow flavors to settle and facilitate easier serving.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a lighter dish without compromising flavor.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to elevate the classic comfort food and introduce additional depth to the recipe.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular cream of mushroom soup with a gluten-free alternative and ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg