Ohhh this one is pure comfort food 🧀🥔🍔 — cozy, cheesy, and super family-friendly.
Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole
Serves: 6–8
Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 1 hour
Ingredients
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1½ lbs ground beef
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1 small onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp Italian seasoning (or thyme)
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4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
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½ cup milk
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Colby-Jack)
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2 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
Optional add-ins
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Frozen peas or corn
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Sliced mushrooms
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Bacon bits
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
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Cook the beef
In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with onion and garlic.
Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Drain excess grease. -
Mix sauce
In a bowl, whisk cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth. -
Layer the casserole
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Layer half the sliced potatoes in the dish
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Add half the beef mixture
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Pour half the soup mixture
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Sprinkle with half the cheese
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Repeat layers
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Top & bake
Dot top with butter. Cover with foil.
Bake 45 minutes. -
Uncover & finish
Remove foil and bake 15 minutes more until bubbly and golden. -
Rest & serve
Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
Tips for Success
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Slice potatoes very thin (mandoline helps)
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Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes work best
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If potatoes aren’t tender, cover and bake 10 more minutes
Variations
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Taco style: Add taco seasoning + pepper jack cheese
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Creamier: Add ½ cup sour cream
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No canned soup: Use a simple roux + milk instead
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Slow cooker: 4–5 hrs LOW (cheese added at end)
Serving Ideas
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Green beans or salad on the side
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Pickles or coleslaw
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Hot sauce for the adults 😄
If you want, I can also give you a from-scratch sauce version or turn this into a one-pan skillet bake to save time.