Description
A comforting Southern classic, this creamy hamburger and potato casserole layers seasoned beef, sliced potatoes, and melty cheddar cheese. It’s a family favorite perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of cheddar soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Brown ground beef with onion and garlic in a skillet. Drain grease and season.
- In a bowl, mix mushroom soup, cheddar soup, and milk until smooth.
- Layer half of the potatoes in dish, then half the beef, and spoon some sauce over.
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients and pour the rest of the sauce on top.
- Sprinkle cheese over the dish and add paprika if desired.
- Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melt.
- Substitute ground beef with turkey or sausage.
- Add veggies like peas or mushrooms for variation.
- Great make-ahead and freezer-friendly dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Southern casserole, cheesy ground beef casserole, potato bake, comfort food recipe