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Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe

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This Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish featuring layers of thinly sliced russet potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Mixed with a creamy mushroom soup sauce, this baked casserole is perfect for a family dinner and pairs wonderfully with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables.

Ingredients

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Meat Mixture

  • 1 ½ lbs ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika (optional)

Casserole

  • 5–6 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional, for extra meltiness)
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for greasing the dish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or butter to prevent sticking and help with even baking.
  2. Cook beef mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onions until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat. Stir in minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika to season evenly.
  3. Make sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and milk until the mixture is smooth and well combined. This will create a creamy sauce that binds the casserole.
  4. Assemble casserole: Start by layering half of the thinly sliced potatoes evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. Layer beef: Spread half of the cooked beef mixture evenly over the potato layer to ensure every bite has flavorful meat.
  6. Add sauce and cheese: Pour half of the creamy soup sauce over the beef layer, then sprinkle about 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  7. Repeat layers: Add the remaining sliced potatoes, followed by the rest of the beef mixture, the remaining sauce, and finally top with the remaining cheddar cheese and the optional shredded mozzarella for extra meltiness and flavor.
  8. Bake covered: Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to allow the potatoes to soften and ingredients to meld.
  9. Bake uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender, the cheese is bubbly, and the top is golden brown.
  10. Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. This dish pairs beautifully with a green salad or steamed vegetables to balance the richness.

Notes

  • Thinly slicing the potatoes helps them cook evenly and quickly in the casserole.
  • You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • Using cream of chicken soup instead of mushroom creates a slightly different flavor but works just as well.
  • Covering the casserole during the first part of baking steams the potatoes and keeps the dish moist.
  • Allowing the casserole to rest after baking helps it set and makes serving easier.

Keywords: Cheesy, Hamburger, Potato, Casserole, Ground Beef, Comfort Food, Baked Dish

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