Here’s a cozy and budget-friendly Hamburger Potato Casserole recipe — simple ingredients, hearty flavor, and easy to assemble. It’s great for feeding a hungry family or making ahead for busy weeknights.
🍔 Hamburger Potato Casserole
🕒 Prep Time: 20 mins
🔥 Cook Time: 1 hour
🍽️ Serves: 6–8
🛒 Ingredients:
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1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
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1 small onion, diced
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3–4 cups thinly sliced potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of cheddar/chicken)
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½ cup milk
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1–1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: garlic powder, paprika, parsley for extra flavor
🥣 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
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Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Brown the Beef:
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In a skillet, cook ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
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Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
3. Slice the Potatoes:
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Wash, peel (optional), and thinly slice potatoes into 1/8-inch rounds. A mandoline works well.
4. Mix the Sauce:
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In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
5. Layer the Casserole:
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Layer 1: Half the sliced potatoes
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Layer 2: Half the ground beef mixture
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Layer 3: Half the soup mixture
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Repeat the layers once more.
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Sprinkle cheese on top.
6. Bake:
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Cover with foil and bake for 60–70 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
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Remove foil in the last 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
7. Let Rest & Serve:
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Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving to firm up.
✅ Tips:
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Add frozen peas, corn, or green beans to the beef layer for a full meal in one dish.
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Want it extra creamy? Add sour cream or more milk to the sauce.
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Make-ahead friendly — assemble the night before, bake the next day.
Would you like a version with bacon or topped with crispy fried onions?