Hamburger Potato Casserole
A comforting Hamburger Potato Casserole, perfect for chilly evenings, combining ground beef, creamy potatoes, and melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (preferably 85/15)
- 4 medium potatoes (russet or Yukon gold, peeled and sliced thin)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 to 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Garlic powder (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Sauté the chopped onions with the beef for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
- Layer the dish: start with a layer of sliced potatoes, followed by half of the beef and onion mixture, then sprinkle with cheese. Repeat with remaining potatoes and beef, finishing with cheese on top.
- Add the melted butter and pour the milk over the layers.
- Bake covered with aluminum foil for 40 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the top is golden and the potatoes fork-tender.
- Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add sautéed vegetables or substitute ingredients based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, hamburger, potato, cheese