🧀 Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole
This is pure comfort food: tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and gooey melted cheese all baked together.
🛒 Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
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½ cup milk
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Salt & pepper to taste
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1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
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350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Cook the beef
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In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with onions and garlic.
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Drain excess fat. Season with salt and pepper.
3️⃣ Mix the casserole base
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In a bowl, combine soup, milk, 1 cup shredded cheese, and paprika.
4️⃣ Assemble
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Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish.
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Add the cooked ground beef mixture.
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Pour half of the soup-cheese mixture over top.
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Repeat layers with remaining potatoes and soup mixture.
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Sprinkle extra cheese on top.
5️⃣ Bake
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Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
🔥 Tips & Variations
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Add veggies: diced bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
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Make it spicy: sprinkle in some chili powder or crushed red pepper flakes.
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Cheese swap: mix cheddar with mozzarella or Monterey Jack for gooey stretchiness.
This casserole reheats beautifully and even tastes better the next day!
If you want, I can make a slow-cooker version too so it’s ready when you come home.