Hamburger Potato Casserole – A Cozy, Cheesy Family Favorite
A cozy, family-friendly casserole with layers of thinly sliced potatoes, savory ground beef, creamy sauce, and melted cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 85 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1.5 lbs ground beef
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6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
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½ cup milk
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2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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Optional: ½ tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned. Drain fat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
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In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
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Layer the baking dish with a small amount of soup mix, a layer of potatoes, a layer of beef, and cheese. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
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Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 20–25 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden.
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Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Add green beans or corn between layers for extra veggies.
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For extra creaminess, mix sour cream into the soup base.
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Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days or freeze before baking.