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Hamburger Potato Casserole

A comforting and hearty casserole combining layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, and tender sliced potatoes, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef Main protein source
  • 4 cups potatoes, peeled and sliced Provides bulk
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice) Adds creaminess
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup Acts as the binding agent
  • 1 cup milk Adds creaminess
  • to taste salt and pepper Essential for flavor enhancement
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 onion, diced Increases depth of flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Additional layer of flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Brown the ground beef over medium heat. If using, add the diced onion and cook until softened. Drain excess fat.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Layering
  1. In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes, half of the cooked beef, and half of the cheese. Repeat the layers.
  2. Pour the soup mixture over the layered ingredients.
Baking
  1. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serving
  1. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For best results, layer potatoes thicker than 1/4 inch. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, and you can freeze unbaked casserole for later use.