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Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole

A hearty and comforting dish combining seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, and tender potatoes, topped with gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 medium potatoes (peeled and sliced into ¼ inch pieces)
  • 1 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 8 oz cheddar cheese (shredded)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Break it up as it cooks until it is no longer pink.
  3. Peel and slice the potatoes into ¼ inch pieces.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic, pepper, and salt.
  5. Grease an 8×8 inch casserole dish.
Layering
  1. Start layering by placing half of the potatoes in the dish, followed by half of the cooked meat, half of the sauce, and half of the cheese.
  2. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
Baking
  1. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly.

Notes

Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables. For added flavor, consider mixing in diced onions or bell peppers with the ground beef. You can substitute the cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or a homemade creamy sauce if preferred. Add extra vegetables for more nutrition and color. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top of the cheese before baking for a crunchy topping.