Ohhh, that’s pure comfort food 🥔🍔 — hamburger and potato casserole is hearty, cozy, and perfect for feeding a crowd. Here’s a classic homestyle version that’s creamy, cheesy, and super satisfying.
Hamburger & Potato Casserole
🕒 Time
Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 1 hour
Serves 4–6
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional add-ins
- Paprika or smoked paprika
- Italian seasoning
- Frozen peas or corn
- Bacon bits
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Beef
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until soft.
- Add garlic and ground beef; cook until browned.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Drain excess fat.
2️⃣ Make the Sauce
- In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup + milk until smooth.
3️⃣ Assemble the Casserole
- Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
- Grease a baking dish.
- Layer half the potatoes on the bottom.
- Add half the beef mixture.
- Spoon some sauce over the top.
- Repeat layers.
- Finish with shredded cheese.
4️⃣ Bake
- Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 15 more minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
5️⃣ Rest & Serve
- Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
Tips for Best Results
- Slice potatoes very thin so they cook evenly.
- For extra creaminess, add ½ cup sour cream to the sauce.
- Want crispy edges? Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
Variations
- 🧀 Extra cheesy (mix mozzarella + cheddar)
- 🌶 Tex-Mex style (taco seasoning + pepper jack)
- 🥓 Bacon cheeseburger version
- 🥦 Add broccoli or green beans
If you want, I can give you a slow-cooker version, a no-soup homemade sauce, or a budget-friendly version for big families.
