Description
This Easy Hamburger Potato Casserole is a comforting one-dish meal combining layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, tender sliced potatoes, and melted Cheddar cheese. Perfect for a family dinner, it requires simple ingredients and minimal prep with a baking method that yields a hearty and satisfying casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Soup Mixture
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup chopped onion
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Potatoes and Cheese
- 3 cups peeled and thinly sliced potatoes
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to ensure it is ready for baking the casserole.
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and crumbly, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess grease and set the beef aside.
- Prepare the soup mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, chopped onion, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well to integrate all flavors.
- Layer the ingredients: In a 2-quart baking dish, create alternating layers starting with thinly sliced potatoes, then a portion of the soup mixture, followed by some of the browned ground beef. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Bake the casserole: Place the assembled dish in the oven and bake for about 1 to 1 ½ hours or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Add the cheese: Remove the casserole from the oven, sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese evenly over the top, then return to the oven. Bake until the cheese has melted and is bubbly, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Notes
- Make sure to slice potatoes uniformly thin to ensure even cooking.
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of celery or cream of chicken for a variation in flavor.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and saturation.
- If you prefer, add herbs like thyme or parsley for extra flavor.
- Cover the casserole with foil during the initial baking to prevent potatoes from drying out, removing foil before adding cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: hamburger casserole, potato casserole, ground beef casserole, comfort food, cheesy casserole, easy dinner recipe
