Ultimate Easy Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe 🍽️🥔
This comforting casserole combines savory ground beef, tender potatoes, and creamy sauce into one hearty baked dish. It’s simple, filling, and perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 4–5 medium Potato (thinly sliced)
- 1 small Onion (chopped)
- 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
- ½ cup Milk
- 1½ cups shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Cook the beef
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with chopped onion until browned. Drain excess fat and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Prepare the sauce
In a bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup with milk until smooth.
4. Layer the casserole
In the baking dish:
- Add a layer of sliced potatoes
- Add some cooked beef
- Pour a little sauce
- Sprinkle cheese
Repeat the layers until ingredients are used.
5. Bake
Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove foil, add remaining cheese, and bake another 10–15 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly.
6. Serve
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Optional Add-Ins
You can customize the casserole with:
- Bell Pepper
- Mushroom
- Corn
Helpful Tips 👨🍳
- Slice potatoes very thin so they cook evenly.
- For extra flavor, add a little Paprika or Italian seasoning.
- You can substitute ground beef with Ground Turkey for a lighter version.
✅ Why people love it: This casserole is budget-friendly, easy to prepare, and makes great leftovers.
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