Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe
This Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that layers ground beef, garlic, onions, thinly sliced russet potatoes, and melty cheddar and mozzarella cheeses baked together in a creamy mushroom soup sauce. Perfect for a family dinner, this casserole combines savory flavors and a satisfying cheesy texture, all baked to golden perfection in the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5–6 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch)
Dairy and Sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional, for extra meltiness)
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- 1 cup milk
Seasonings and Fats
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for greasing the dish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or butter to prevent sticking and prepare it for layering.
- Cook Beef Mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef along with the chopped onion until the beef is fully cooked and the onions are softened. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and optional paprika for seasoning, then remove from heat.
- Make Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth and combined, creating a creamy sauce to pour over the casserole layers.
- Assemble Casserole – First Layer: Place half of the thinly sliced potatoes evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating the base layer.
- Layer Beef Mixture: Spread half of the cooked beef mixture over the potato layer, distributing it evenly.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour half of the prepared cream soup sauce over the beef layer. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top to add richness.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process by adding the remaining sliced potatoes, then the rest of the beef mixture, followed by the remaining sauce.
- Top with Cheese: Finish by sprinkling the remaining shredded cheddar and the optional shredded mozzarella on top for extra cheesiness and meltiness.
- Bake Covered: Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to allow the potatoes to cook and flavors to meld.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15–20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the cheese on top is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve: Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving. This dish pairs wonderfully with a green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use ground turkey instead of beef.
- You can substitute cream of chicken soup if preferred.
- Thinly slicing potatoes ensures even cooking within the baking time.
- Covering the casserole during initial baking helps keep it moist; removing the foil at the end promotes browning.
- Letting it rest before serving helps the casserole set and makes slicing easier.
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