Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole
Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole is a hearty baked dinner made with layers of potatoes, seasoned ground beef, creamy soup, and melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 5 –6 medium russet potatoes thinly sliced (about ⅛ inch)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese optional
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika optional
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or butter.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the ground beef with the chopped onion until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
- Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Spread half of the beef mixture over the potatoes.
- Pour half of the soup mixture over the beef and sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Repeat with the remaining potatoes, beef mixture, soup mixture, and finish with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ground turkey works just as well as ground beef.
- Cream of chicken soup provides a slightly lighter flavor.
- Serve with steamed broccoli, roasted green beans, or a crisp garden salad.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions before serving.