Description
Comforting hamburger potato casserole brings hearty Midwestern charm to family dinner tables. Layers of ground beef, creamy potatoes, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 potatoes
- 1 onion
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
Sauce and Dairy:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 milliliters) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C), ensuring an even temperature for optimal cooking.
- Sauté ground beef with finely chopped onions in a skillet, carefully draining any excess fat to maintain a lean texture.
- Wash and thinly slice potatoes into uniform pieces, creating a consistent layer for even cooking.
- Create a creamy base by whisking together cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Grease a casserole dish and arrange the first layer of potato slices across the bottom, creating a solid foundation for the dish.
- Distribute the browned beef evenly over the potato layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Pour half of the prepared soup mixture over the beef, allowing it to seep between the layers and enhance the flavor.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining potato slices, creating a second substantial layer.
- Add the remaining ground beef across the potato layer, maintaining an even distribution.
- Pour the rest of the soup mixture over the entire casserole, ensuring complete coverage and moisture.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, creating a golden, melty crust.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for one hour, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Remove the foil during the final 15-20 minutes of baking to achieve a crispy, golden-brown cheese topping.
- Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes after removing from the oven, helping the layers set and making it easier to serve.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a lighter, healthier dish without compromising flavor.
- Consider swapping cream of mushroom soup with homemade white sauce for a fresher, less processed alternative that controls sodium content.
- Customize the recipe by adding diced bell peppers or mushrooms for extra nutrition and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg