Description
Homemade cheesy hamburger potato casserole delivers comfort and satisfaction in one hearty dish. Midwestern classic combines ground beef, potatoes, and melted cheese for a simple, filling meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef, cooked and crumbled
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables:
- 3.5 pounds potatoes
- 1 yellow onion, diced
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 14-ounce can cheese soup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F and thoroughly coat a 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large skillet, brown ground meat with diced onions until meat is completely cooked and no pink remains.
- Carefully peel potatoes and slice them uniformly into thin, even rounds approximately 1/4-inch thick.
- Create the initial foundation by arranging potato slices across the bottom of the baking dish, seasoning generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Distribute approximately one-third of the seasoned meat mixture evenly across the potato layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheese over the meat, creating a rich and melty surface.
- Repeat the layering process two more times: potatoes, meat, and cheese, constructing a hearty casserole with alternating textures.
- Whisk together condensed soup and milk, incorporating additional salt and pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Gently pour the creamy liquid mixture over the entire casserole, allowing it to seep between layers.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Remove foil and return to oven for an additional 15 minutes, allowing the cheese to develop a golden, crispy top.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow layers to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a healthier version of the dish.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or monterey jack for added flavor complexity.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute condensed soup with homemade cream sauce or gluten-free cream of mushroom alternative.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 511
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 873 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg