Description
This Easy 5-Ingredient Hamburger & Potato Casserole is a comforting and simple baked dish featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, thinly sliced potatoes, and a creamy mushroom soup sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a hearty family meal with minimal ingredients and effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Layer
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Potatoes
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
Creamy Sauce
- 10.75 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
Topping
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up while cooking. Drain any excess grease and season the meat with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and thinly slice the potatoes. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and arrange a layer of the sliced potatoes evenly at the bottom.
- Assemble the Casserole: Spread the cooked ground beef evenly over the potato layer. In a bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth, then pour this mixture evenly over the beef layer.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the assembled casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour. After baking, remove from the oven, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, and return the dish to the oven for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Let it Rest: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes to let the layers set, making it easier to serve.
Notes
- For best results, use uniformly sliced potatoes to ensure even cooking.
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with a homemade white sauce if preferred.
- To make it lower in fat, use lean ground beef and reduced-fat cheese.
- Adding a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder to the beef can enhance flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: hamburger casserole, potato casserole, easy dinner, baked casserole, ground beef recipe, mushroom soup casserole
