Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole – Comfort Food at Its Finest
A rich and cheesy casserole layering ground beef, sliced potatoes, and creamy cheese sauce—comfort food at its finest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Casserole, Comfort Food
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ 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
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika, optional
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter for greasing the dish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil or butter.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef or turkey with chopped onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup with milk, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Spread half of the cooked meat over the potatoes and sprinkle with 1 cup cheddar cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, meat, and cheese. Top with mozzarella if using.
- Pour the soup mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until cheese is golden and potatoes are tender.
Notes
- Optional: garnish with chopped parsley or green onions before serving.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle paprika or smoked paprika on top.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.