Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole

Here’s a comforting and hearty recipe for Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole — loaded with ground beef, tender potatoes, and gooey cheese. Perfect for family dinners!

🧀🥔 Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole

🕒 Prep Time: 15 min

🕒 Cook Time: 45 min
🍽️ Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes (about 4 medium potatoes)

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

• 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)

• 1/2 cup milk

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)

• 2 tbsp butter or oil for cooking

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Cook Beef & Onion:
   In a large skillet, heat butter or oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until beef is browned and onions are soft. Drain excess fat.

3. Mix Sauce:
   In a bowl, combine condensed soup and milk. Stir well.

4. Assemble Casserole:
   Spread half the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the baking dish. Top with half the beef mixture, then half the shredded cheese. Repeat layers: potatoes, beef, cheese.

5. Add Sauce:
   Pour the soup mixture evenly over the layers. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika.

6. Bake:
   Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.

Serving Tips:

• Serve with a green salad or steamed veggies.

• Top with chopped green onions or fresh parsley for color.