Ah, Hamburger Potato Casserole—classic comfort food, hearty, cheesy, and super easy to make. Think of it as a baked one-dish meal with ground beef, potatoes, cheese, and a creamy sauce. Here’s the full breakdown:
Ingredients
- Ground beef – 1 lb
- Potatoes – 4–5 medium, peeled and thinly sliced (or use frozen hash browns)
- Onion – 1 medium, diced
- Garlic – 2 cloves, minced (optional)
- Cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup – 1 can (10.5 oz)
- Milk – ½ cup
- Shredded cheese – 2 cups (cheddar is classic)
- Salt & pepper – to taste
- Optional extras: green beans, corn, paprika, or Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor
Step-by-Step Cooking
- Preheat oven:
- 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the meat & onions:
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and garlic, cook until soft.
- Drain excess fat.
- Make the creamy sauce:
- In a bowl, mix cream soup and milk.
- Season with salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings.
- Assemble the casserole:
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the dish.
- Spread half the meat mixture over the potatoes.
- Pour half of the creamy soup mixture over the top.
- Sprinkle with half the shredded cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, meat, soup, and cheese.
- Bake:
- Cover with foil and bake 45–50 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
- Remove foil and bake 10–15 more minutes to brown the cheese.
- Serve:
- Let it cool 5–10 minutes before cutting so it holds together.
💡 Tips:
- Using thinly sliced potatoes helps them cook faster.
- Frozen hash browns make this a quicker, almost 30-minute meal.
- Add Worcestershire sauce or mustard to the meat for deeper flavor.
If you want, I can give you a shortcut 30-minute Hamburger Potato Casserole recipe that’s cheesy, creamy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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