Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe
Hamburger Potato Casserole is a filling and cozy meal featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheese, making it an ideal choice for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into thin slices.
- 1 pound ground beef, lean if you prefer, browned and drained
- 1 (10 oz.) can of cream of mushroom soup, for that creamy, savory base
- 3/4 cup of milk, either whole or 2%, works equally well
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to suit your taste.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, sharp cheddar melts beautifully and adds a rich flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Grease an 8-inch baking dish with a little cooking oil or nonstick spray.
- Remove the potato skins and cut them into thin slices with a knife or a mandolin slicer.
- Soak the sliced potatoes in a bowl of cold water for 20 minutes, then rinse and drain them well.
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until it is browned, then add salt and pepper to taste.
- In a small bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup with the milk until smooth.
- Place the sliced potatoes in a single layer on the bottom of the baking dish, letting them overlap just a little.
- Add half of the cooked beef over the potatoes.
- Pour half of the soup and milk blend over the beef.
- Distribute half of the shredded cheddar cheese uniformly over the surface.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining ground beef, soup mixture, and shredded cheese, finishing with a generous topping of cheese.
- Wrap the dish securely with aluminum foil and bake for about 50 minutes, or until the potatoes become soft.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes to cool before cutting and serving.
