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Cheesy hamburger potato casserole served in a baking dish

Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole

A comforting casserole layered with savory ground beef, tender potatoes, and gooey cheese, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5-6 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced about 1/8 inch
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella optional, for extra meltiness
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika optional
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter for greasing the dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or butter.
  2. In a skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat. Stir in minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and optional paprika for added flavor.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and milk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Assembly
  1. Layer half the sliced potatoes on the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  2. Spread half of your beef mixture over the potatoes.
  3. Pour half of the sauce over the beef and sprinkle with 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
  4. Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, beef, and sauce. Top with the rest of the cheddar cheese, plus mozzarella if using.
Baking
  1. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  2. After 45 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  3. Let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven at 350°F until heated through. Can freeze for up to 3 months.