Hamburger Potato Casserole
A comforting layered casserole featuring thinly sliced potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and cheese, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 800 g Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced Russets hold shape; Yukon Gold adds buttery flavor.
- 450 g Ground beef (80/20 or 90/10) Use lean beef to reduce fat content.
- 1 can Cream of mushroom soup For the sauce base.
- 240 ml Milk To smoothen the sauce.
- 1 tsp Salt To taste.
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper To taste.
- 300 g Shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice) Full-fat or reduced-fat options available.
- 1 medium Onion, chopped For added flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef and onion over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and pepper.
- In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes, followed by the ground beef mixture, and half of the shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, beef, and top with the remaining cheese.
Baking
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
If edges brown too fast, tent with foil for the last 10 minutes. For meal prep, assemble uncooked and refrigerate 24 hours before baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 525kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g
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