Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe: Cozy, Cheesy, and Crowd-Pleasing
This Hamburger Potato Casserole is a layered comfort food classic with ground beef, sliced potatoes, and creamy, cheesy goodness—perfect for cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 85 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1 small onion, diced
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4–5 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
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1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
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1/2 cup milk or cream
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Butter or nonstick spray (for greasing dish)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a skillet, brown ground beef with onion. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Drain excess fat.
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In a bowl, whisk soup and milk until smooth.
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Layer half the potatoes in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Add half the ground beef mixture, half the soup mix, and half the cheese.
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Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
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Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake another 20–25 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden.
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Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Use cream of chicken or cheddar soup for variation.
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Add veggies like spinach or bell peppers between layers.
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Can be assembled ahead and baked later.
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Freezes well after baking.