Description
Comfort meets convenience in this hamburger potato casserole, a hearty one-dish meal perfect for busy families. Layers of ground beef, creamy potatoes, and melted cheese create a satisfying dinner that brings warmth and flavor to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Starch:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Binding and Moisture Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles and cooking until no pink remains, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the beef and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, stirring to distribute the spices evenly.
- Thinly slice the potatoes into uniform rounds, ensuring consistent cooking and texture throughout the casserole.
- Layer half of the potato slices across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating an even base for the casserole.
- Sprinkle the seasoned ground beef over the potato layer, distributing it uniformly.
- Dice the onions finely and scatter them across the beef layer for added flavor and texture.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, and butter until smooth and well-combined.
- Pour the creamy mixture evenly over the beef and potato layers, ensuring complete coverage.
- Top the casserole with shredded cheddar cheese, spreading it to create a complete cheese layer.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving, which helps it set and makes portioning easier.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to create a leaner, healthier alternative that still delivers robust flavor.
- Slice potatoes uniformly using a mandoline slicer to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Add diced bell peppers or mushrooms to boost nutritional value and introduce extra layers of complexity to the dish’s flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free version, replace cream of mushroom soup with homemade white sauce or a gluten-free condensed soup alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg