OHH yes—Hamburger Potato Casserole is peak cozy, weeknight-hero food 🥔🍔
Creamy, cheesy, and feeds everyone.
🥔🍔 Hamburger Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (or frozen hash browns)
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- ½ cup milk
- 1½–2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: green beans, corn, or peas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 casserole dish.
- Brown beef with onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Drain fat.
- In a bowl, mix soup + milk until smooth.
- Layer it up
- Potatoes
- Beef
- Soup mixture
- Cheese
Repeat layers, finishing with cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake 60 minutes.
- Uncover and bake 10–15 more minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Rest 10 minutes before serving.
Tips for Success
- Slice potatoes thin so they cook through
- For extra flavor: add Worcestershire or a splash of beef broth
- Want it creamier? Add sour cream to the soup mix
Variations
- 🧀 Extra cheesy: add mozzarella or Colby-Jack
- 🌶️ Spicy: taco seasoning + pepper jack
- 🥓 Add cooked bacon (because obviously)
Want a one-pan skillet version, slow cooker, or budget pantry style next?
