Here’s a hearty, comforting Hamburger Potato Casserole recipe that’s easy to make and packed with flavor 🥔🍔🧀
Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite)
- 1 cup milk (whole or low-fat)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas or mixed vegetables (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
2. Cook the Beef
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until beef is browned and fully cooked.
- Drain excess fat.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Prepare Creamy Sauce
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
4. Layer the Casserole
- Place a layer of potato slices at the bottom of the dish.
- Spread half of the cooked beef over the potatoes.
- Sprinkle some cheese on top.
- Repeat layers: remaining potatoes → remaining beef → remaining cheese.
- Pour creamy milk sauce evenly over the top.
- Optional: sprinkle frozen peas or mixed veggies for color.
5. Bake
- Cover with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden and bubbly.
6. Serve
- Let the casserole cool 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Tips & Variations
- Make it lighter: Use ground turkey instead of beef, and low-fat milk or cheese.
- Extra flavor: Add a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce or mustard to the beef.
- Potato shortcuts: Use pre-cooked or frozen thin potato slices to save time.
- Cheese variation: Mix cheddar and mozzarella for gooey meltiness.
✅ Result:
Rich, cheesy, and filling—this casserole combines savory beef, creamy sauce, and tender potatoes for the ultimate comfort food meal.
If you want, I can also make a 5-ingredient, quicker version that cooks entirely in the oven in 30 minutes—still cheesy and hearty.
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