Description
Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole is a hearty, comforting, family-friendly dish layered with potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and plenty of melty cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5–6 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add onion and garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Top with half of the beef mixture and sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining potatoes and beef, then pour the soup mixture evenly over the top.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 60 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Remove foil, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes until melted and golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley or green onions, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can assemble this casserole up to a day ahead; refrigerate uncovered until ready to bake.
- If you want extra crispiness, broil for 1–2 minutes after baking.
- Use gluten-free cream of mushroom soup if needed to make it gluten-free.
- Leftovers keep refrigerated for 3–4 days; reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole, potato casserole, beef potato bake, cheesy potato bake, family dinner