Description
This Easy Hamburger Potato Casserole is a comforting and hearty one-dish meal featuring layers of tender sliced potatoes, savory ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, and melty cheddar cheese. It’s perfect for a family dinner, simple to prepare, and delivers rich flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef (lean)
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 3 cups thinly sliced potatoes (preferably using a mandoline slicer)
Sauce and Dairy
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook Ground Beef and Onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion together until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are translucent. Drain excess fat if necessary, then season with salt and pepper.
- Mix Sauce: In a bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth. This will create a creamy sauce that binds the casserole together.
- Assemble Casserole: In a greased baking dish, layer half of the thinly sliced potatoes evenly. Top with the cooked ground beef and onion mixture, then pour half of the soup and milk sauce over the layers. Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes and sauce.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top layer of the casserole.
- Bake: Cover the casserole loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving to allow it to set for easier slicing and enhanced flavors.
Notes
- Using a mandoline slicer for the potatoes ensures even cooking.
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce grease and keep flavors clean.
- Feel free to substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of celery or cream of chicken for variation.
- If you prefer, you can use sharp cheddar cheese for a stronger flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Make sure potatoes are thinly sliced for proper cooking time.
