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Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole

A comforting one-pan casserole made with ground beef, sliced potatoes, and plenty of cheese, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 5-6 medium russet potatoes (thinly sliced, about 1/8 inch)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella (optional, for extra meltiness)
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken) 10.5 oz can
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for greasing the dish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or butter.
  2. In a skillet, brown the ground beef with onion until fully cooked. Drain excess fat. Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Layer half of the sliced potatoes on the bottom of the baking dish.
  2. Spread half of the beef mixture over the potatoes.
  3. Pour half of the sauce over the beef and sprinkle with 1 cup of cheddar.
  4. Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, beef, sauce, and finish with the rest of the cheddar and mozzarella.
Baking
  1. Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 45 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. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. It pairs well with a green salad or steamed veggies.

Notes

Don't skip toasting the garlic; it makes all the difference! You can add vegetables like bell peppers or corn for added nutrition and color.