Description
Hearty comfort meets simplicity in this cheesy hamburger & potato casserole, packed with flavor and nostalgia. Creamy layers of ground beef, potatoes, and melted cheese promise a satisfying meal that brings families together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables and Starches:
- 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1 can (10.75 ounces/305 grams) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by applying a light coating of cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Create an even layer of thinly sliced potatoes across the bottom of the prepared dish, ensuring complete coverage.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high temperature and thoroughly cook the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles.
- Drain any excess fat from the beef and season with salt and pepper to enhance the meat’s flavor profile.
- Distribute the seasoned ground beef uniformly over the potato layer, creating a consistent meat coverage.
- Whisk the condensed cream of mushroom soup with milk in a separate bowl until achieving a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
- Carefully pour the soup and milk blend over the meat and potato layers, ensuring even distribution across the entire casserole.
- Shield the baking dish with aluminum foil to retain moisture and promote even cooking.
- Position the covered casserole in a preheated oven at 350°F and bake for approximately 60 minutes, or until potatoes reach a tender consistency.
- Remove the foil and generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the casserole’s surface.
- Return the uncovered dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and develop a golden, bubbling texture.
- Remove from oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, which helps the ingredients settle and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use low-fat ground beef or turkey for a leaner protein option that reduces overall calorie content.
- Replace condensed soup with homemade cream sauce for a fresher, less processed alternative that controls sodium levels.
- Add chopped vegetables like onions, bell peppers, or spinach to boost nutritional value and introduce extra flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg