Description
Hearty comfort meets Midwestern charm in this hamburger potato casserole, blending ground beef, creamy potatoes, and melted cheese into a soul-warming dish. Home cooks will savor each comforting bite of this classic family-style meal that brings everyone together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
Vegetables:
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.75 cup milk
- 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, ensuring an even cooking environment for the casserole.
- Sauté chopped onions in olive oil over medium heat until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, browning thoroughly while incorporating garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper for robust flavor.
- Whisk condensed cream of mushroom soup and milk together until creating a smooth, creamy mixture.
- Prepare a greased 9×13-inch baking dish by creating alternating layers: first, arrange half the potato slices, then distribute half the seasoned beef mixture, followed by pouring half the soup mixture.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining potatoes, beef, and soup mixture to ensure consistent flavor distribution.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour, allowing potatoes to become tender and ingredients to meld together.
- Uncover the casserole, generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the top, and return to the oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts completely and develops a golden bubbling surface.
- Finish by garnishing with freshly chopped parsley, adding a bright, herbaceous touch to the hearty casserole.
Notes
- Customize the meat by using ground turkey or lean beef for a healthier option that reduces fat content.
- Swap cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or a homemade bechamel sauce for dietary variations.
- Add extra vegetables like diced bell peppers or spinach between potato layers to boost nutritional value and create more complex flavors.
- Use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes for a lower-carb, nutrient-dense alternative that adds natural sweetness to the casserole.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 426 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg