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    Home » Main Dishes » Hamburger and Potato Casserole

    Hamburger and Potato Casserole

    Published: Feb 19, 2022 · Modified: Jan 29, 2023 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Sometimes, when the weather is cool, you just need some warm comfort food. Meat and potatoes are the best combination.

    When you can get that combination together in one delicious dish, you definitely have a winner. Add in “easy” and it's sure to end up in your regular rotation.

    This hamburger and potato casserole checks all the boxes! Warm and comforting, it brings on memories of family meals around a big dinner table.

    A classic meal, for sure.

    hamburger potato casserole on a plate with green salad

    Why I love this recipe

    Sometimes you just need some good old fashioned comfort food, and this casserole has those flavors. It’s like a warm blanket on a cold day, warming you from the inside out.

    This casserole is definitely not low carb, but the carbs come from potatoes instead of pasta, which is better, I think. Am I kidding myself? Maybe. If so, please don’t burst my bubble! LOL

    Another great feature is how simple this recipe is. Because of this, there are tons of variations you can try with it, to change up the flavors to suit your own taste. The best version is the one you make up yourself!

    Ingredients

    ingredients: ground beef, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup, onion, garlic and cheese.

    How to make this potato & ground beef casserole

    First, cook the ground beef in a skillet with chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook and stir until the beef is fully browned.

    While the beef is browning, I usually peel my potatoes and slice them using my food processor. If slicing by hand, just make sure you are getting evenly thin slices.

    In a medium bowl, combine condensed cream of mushroom soup with milk and some shredded cheese.

    soup mixture with cheese
    Mix soup, milk and cheese
    browning hamburger with onion and gralic
    Brown meat, onion and garlic

    Prepare a 2-quart (11x7-inch) baking dish by spraying lightly with cooking spray.

    Then place half of the potatoes in the dish in an even layer. Spread half the soup mixture over the potatoes, then layer half the meat. Repeat with the remaining potatoes, soup, and meat.

    potato slices in baking dish
    Layer the potatoes in the dish
    adding beef to baking dish
    Add soup mix, then meat
    all layers in baking dish
    Layer with all ingredients

    Cover the pan with foil and bake it for one hour.

    Then, remove the foil, add a layer of shredded cheese, and return it to the oven to bake for 15-20 minutes uncovered.

    Use a sharp knife to pierce the potatoes and check for “doneness”. The potatoes should be tender and the cheese on top fully melted.

    Remove for the oven and let the dish rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

    Casserole completely cooked

    Variations for this casserole

    Need to shorten the cooking time? Once you’ve sliced the potatoes, place them in a covered container and microwave them for about 8 minutes. Then layer them in the dish per directions. This should shorten your cooking time considerably. Test the covered dish after 45 minutes. It is very likely ready for the “uncovered” cooking step by now.

    Feeding a crowd? Double everything and make it in a 9x13 pan.

    Some might find this casserole a little plain, so here are some ideas to add additional flavor to the dish:

    • Soup mix – dry soup mix will really punch it up! Add some to the cooked meat in the skillet with about ½ cup of water, then cook this down a little before layering in the dish. I have tried beefy onion soup mix and for me, it was a little too salty, so I would recommend a half envelope if you want to try this option. Regular onion soup mix would work great also.
    • Vegetables – you can add baby carrots or cut green beans to the layers to have more variety in the casserole. A great way to get some veggies in there!
    • More sauce – if you want a more liquid casserole, you can add some sour cream to the condensed soup in addition to the milk. About a half cup should be enough and will get you more of the creamy sauce.
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    Hamburger and Potato Casserole

    This easy casserole is comfort food at its finest!
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time1 hr 15 mins
    Total Time1 hr 35 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 456kcal
    Author: Sula

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground beef (hamburger)
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 large russet potatoes peeled and sliced thin (about 3-4 cups)
    • 10.75 ounce can cream of mushroom soup condensed
    • 1 yellow onion chopped (about ½ cup)
    • ¾ cup milk
    • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350F.
    • In a medium skillet over medium heat, start browning the beef. Add the minced garlic and the onions to the skillet and continue to cook and stir until the beef is browned. Drain excess fat, if applicable.
    • In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup with the milk and 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
    • Lightly spray a 2-quart (11x7 inch) baking dish with cooking spray. Make a layer of half the potatoes, then half the soup mixture and half the meat. Repeat layers with the remaining potatoes, soup and meat.
    • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for one hour, covered.
    • Remove from oven, remove the foil and add a layer of shredded cheese. Return to the oven and bake 15-20 minutes, uncovered. Test the potatoes for “doneness” with a knife. Potatoes should be tender and cheese on top fully melted.
    • Remove from oven and rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 470mg | Potassium: 928mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 428IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 376mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Comments

    1. Gloria

      October 14, 2022 at 5:49 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy!
      Try it you’ll 💕 it!😋👍🏿

      Reply
      • Sula

        October 15, 2022 at 12:54 pm

        Thank you Gloria!

        Reply
    2. Emily Flint

      February 21, 2022 at 11:22 am

      5 stars
      All of my favorite things in one dish! I may or may not have added an extra layer of cheese...LOL!

      Reply
      • Sula

        February 21, 2022 at 2:34 pm

        Hey, there's no such thing as too much cheese! LOL

        Reply

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