Hamburger Potato Casserole
When a busy weeknight rolls around and dinner is the last thing on our minds, we turn to this Hamburger Potato Casserole. With just 6 affordable ingredients we make sure we have these on hand in the kitchen to whip up in almost no time.
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 284kcal
Ingredients
- 3-4 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes approximately 1 ½-2 pounds
- 1-1 ¼ pounds ground beef
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or ½ teaspoon each salt and black pepper) divided
- 10.25 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup regular or low-sodium
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Colby jack cheese
- optional: 1 cup chopped fresh vegetables (mushrooms, onions, bell peppers)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter, oil, or nonstick spray.
- In a large skillet, crumble and cook ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess grease. Season with ½ teaspoon seasoning salt or salt and black pepper. Remove from the pan and set aside. Optional step, in the same skillet sauté chopped vegetables until tender.
- Peel and slice potatoes in ¼-inch slices using a mandolin or sharp knife.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, and the remaining seasoning salt or salt and black pepper.
- Create layers inside the prepared baking dish with half of the sliced potatoes, half of the beef, vegetables (if using), half of the soup mixture, and half of the shredded cheese. Repeat these layers, ending with cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Rest 10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
Expert Tips
- Double the recipe. If you're feeding more folks or want extra leftovers, simply double the recipe and bake as instructed in a 13x9 baking dish.
- Layer the ingredients correctly. Be sure to layer according to the recipe to ensure that the potatoes cook through enough to be tender with each bite.
- Swap out the cheese. You can use your favorite shredded cheese here, we love the flavor of cheddar, but Monterey Jack or even pepper Jack would also be delicious.
- Use a different protein. You could also use ground chicken or ground pork for this recipe.
- Add spices to change the flavor. Add any spices you love like dried herbs or even cumin or chili powder for a bit of a southwestern flair.
- Make your own condensed soup. We have a great recipe for making condensed soup from scratch.
Storage and Freezing
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven for a few minutes until warmed through. You can freeze the leftovers although we recommend against it since it can change the texture of the bake and make it watery.Nutrition
Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 596mg | Potassium: 793mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 2mg
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