Description
Hearty and comforting, cheesy hamburger potato casserole brings midwestern warmth to dinner tables with layers of ground beef, potatoes, and melted cheese. Families will savor each creamy, satisfying bite of this classic one-dish meal that promises pure comfort and deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.12 pounds ground beef
- 4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.75 ounces/305 grams) condensed cheddar soup
- 1 can (12 ounces/340 grams) evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray or butter.
- In a large skillet, sauté ground beef with diced onions, breaking meat into small crumbles and seasoning with salt and black pepper. Drain excess fat thoroughly.
- Create the first potato layer in the baking dish, spreading evenly across the bottom. Sprinkle a portion of the cooked beef mixture over the potatoes.
- Generously scatter shredded cheese across the beef layer, ensuring even distribution. Repeat layering process three more times: potatoes, beef, and cheese.
- Whisk together condensed cheddar soup, whole milk, and garlic powder until completely smooth and well-blended.
- Carefully pour the creamy sauce over the assembled layers, making sure to cover the entire surface evenly.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes at 350°F.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until the top turns golden brown and edges become crispy.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow layers to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Always use freshly grated cheese for maximum melting and flavor complexity.
- Select starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for better layering and texture absorption.
- Consider reducing fat by using lean ground beef or substituting with ground turkey.
- Enhance dish’s nutritional profile by adding chopped vegetables like bell peppers or spinach between layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 532
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg