Description

This Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish that combines layers of tender sliced potatoes, savory ground beef with aromatic onions and garlic, and a creamy mushroom sauce, all topped with melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a family dinner, it offers a delicious blend of flavors and textures with a golden, bubbly cheese crust.

Ingredients

Scale

Beef Mixture

1 ½ lbs ground beef (or ground turkey)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika (optional)

Potatoes and Cheese

5–6 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional, for extra meltiness)

Sauce

1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
1 cup milk

Other

1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for greasing the baking dish)

Instructions

Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or butter to prevent sticking.
Cook beef mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion until the beef is fully cooked and the onions are translucent. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika, mixing well to combine all the flavors. Remove from heat.
Make sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth and well combined to create a creamy sauce.
Assemble casserole: Begin by layering half of the thinly sliced potatoes evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Add beef mixture layer: Spread half of the cooked beef mixture evenly over the potato layer.
Pour sauce and cheese: Pour half of the creamy sauce over the beef layer, then sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
Repeat layers: Repeat the layering process with the remaining potatoes, then the remaining beef mixture, followed by the rest of the sauce.
Top with cheese: Finish by sprinkling the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese and the optional 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
Bake covered: Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
Bake uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 to 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the cheese on top is bubbly and golden brown.
Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. It pairs wonderfully with a green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
Thinly slicing the potatoes is key to ensure they cook thoroughly within the baking times.
For a slightly different flavor, try using cream of chicken soup instead of mushroom.
Covering the casserole during the first part of baking helps steam the potatoes, while uncovering towards the end allows the cheese to brown beautifully.
Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Category: Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: cheesy casserole, hamburger casserole, potato casserole, comfort food, ground beef casserole, baked potatoes and beef