Here’s a hearty Hamburger Potato Casserole recipe that’s easy, comforting, and perfect for a family dinner. It’s like a mash-up of cheeseburger flavors and creamy potatoes baked together.
Hamburger Potato Casserole
Ingredients (serves 4–6):
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced thin (or 4 cups frozen hash browns)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup
- ½ cup milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter, diced
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix sauce: In a bowl, combine cream soup, milk, 1 cup cheddar, and paprika. Stir well.
- Layer casserole:
- Spread half the potato slices (or hash browns) in the bottom of the dish.
- Add half the beef mixture on top.
- Pour half the soup mixture over the layer.
- Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, beef, and soup mixture. Dot the top with butter and sprinkle extra cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake 45–50 minutes (or until potatoes are tender). Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Serve hot as a main dish with a side salad or green beans.
If you want, I can also give a shortcut 1-pan version that uses frozen hash browns and takes less than 30 minutes prep. It’s a total weeknight saver.
Do you want me to give that version?
