Hamburger Potato Casserole
A hearty, comforting casserole featuring seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and creamy mushroom soup, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups sliced potatoes Peeled and sliced into thin rounds
- 1 lb ground beef Cooked and seasoned
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk To thin the soup mixture
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp seasoning salt To enhance flavor
- 2 cups cheddar or colby jack cheese Shredded, for topping
Optional Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped fresh vegetables Such as bell peppers or onions, optional add-ins for extra flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with oil or cooking spray.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until well browned, then set aside.
- Optionally, sauté any fresh vegetables in the same skillet until tender.
- Peel and slice the potatoes into thin rounds.
- In a bowl, mix together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, and seasoning salt.
Layering and Baking
- In the greased baking dish, start layering the ingredients: first a layer of potatoes, followed by ground beef, sautéed vegetables, soup mixture, and cheese.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
- Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour, remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole is customizable; you can swap out ground beef for turkey, add greens, or other seasonings to fit your taste. For a crunchy topping, mix breadcrumbs with butter before layering.