Here’s a tasty, comforting Hamburger Potato Casserole recipe — layers of ground beef, creamy potatoes, cheese, and flavorful seasonings baked to perfection!
🥔🍔 Hamburger Potato Casserole
Serves: 6
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 45–50 min
Total Time: ~1 hour
🧂 Ingredients:
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1½ lbs ground beef
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1 medium onion, diced
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3 cups thinly sliced potatoes (about 3 medium potatoes)
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup
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1 cup sour cream
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1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
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½ tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp olive oil or butter
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat oven:
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Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook beef & onion:
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add ground beef and diced onion. Cook until beef is browned and onion is softened. Drain excess fat.
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Season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
3. Mix creamy sauce:
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In a bowl, combine cream soup, sour cream, and half of the shredded cheese.
4. Assemble casserole:
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Spread half the sliced potatoes in the baking dish.
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Layer half the beef mixture over potatoes.
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Spread half the creamy sauce over beef.
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Repeat layers: remaining potatoes, beef, and creamy sauce.
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Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly on top.
5. Bake:
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Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and potatoes are tender.
6. Serve:
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Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
🍽️ Serving Tips:
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Serve with a fresh green salad or steamed veggies for a balanced meal.
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Add chopped bell peppers or mushrooms to beef for extra flavor and veggies.
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Swap cream of mushroom for cream of chicken for a different twist.
Want a slow cooker version, or a lower-carb adaptation? Just ask!
