Cheesey Hamburger Potato Casserole

Here’s a Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole—a hearty, comforting one-pan meal with layers of potatoes, beef, and melty cheese 🥔🧀🥩

Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 3–4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)

• ½ cup milk

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for greasing)

• Optional: 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (corn, peas, carrots)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

• Preheat to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with butter or oil.

2. Cook the Beef

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and chopped onion until beef is no longer pink.

2. Drain excess fat.

3. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

4. Optional: Stir in frozen vegetables.

3. Prepare Sauce

• In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.

4. Assemble the Casserole

1. Layer half of the potato slices in the casserole dish.

2. Spread half of the cooked beef mixture over the potatoes.

3. Pour half of the soup mixture over beef.

4. Sprinkle ½ cup cheese on top.

5. Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, beef, soup, and cheese.

5. Bake

• Cover with foil and bake 45–50 minutes, until potatoes are tender.

• Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes to melt and lightly brown the cheese on top.

6. Serve

• Let casserole sit 5 minutes before serving.

• Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions.

Tips

• Potato tip: Slice thinly for faster cooking.

• Cheese variation: Mix cheddar with mozzarella for extra gooeyness.

• Shortcut: Use frozen hash browns instead of fresh potatoes for a quicker version.