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Hamburger Potato Casserole

A classic comfort food made with layers of potatoes, ground beef, creamy sauce, and melted cheese. This hearty casserole is budget-friendly, family-approved, and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 squares
Course: Casserole, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4-5 medium russet potatoes thinly sliced
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme optional
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • 9×13 inch baking dish
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in skillet, sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and ground beef. Cook until browned and drain fat.
  3. Whisk together cream of mushroom soup and milk in a bowl until smooth.
  4. Layer half the potato slices in the dish. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  5. Spread half of the ground beef mixture over the potatoes.
  6. Pour half of the soup mixture on top, then sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese.
  7. Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, beef, sauce, and cheese.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes.
  9. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For added flavor, sprinkle in mushrooms, green beans, or corn between layers. This casserole also freezes well—just thaw overnight before reheating.