Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole—rich, creamy, and perfect for a filling family meal.
🧀🍔 Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole
Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole
🛒 Ingredients
- 500g ground beef (or minced beef)
- 4–5 medium potatoes (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2–3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (about 300g) cream of mushroom soup (or homemade white sauce)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat oven
Set oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
2. Cook the beef
- Heat butter or oil in a pan
- Sauté onion and garlic until soft
- Add ground beef
- Cook until browned
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika
- Drain excess fat if needed
3. Mix sauce
In a bowl, combine:
- cream of mushroom soup
- milk
- a pinch of salt and pepper
Mix until smooth and creamy.
4. Assemble layers
In a baking dish, layer:
- Half of the sliced potatoes
- Half of the beef mixture
- A bit of cheese
- Repeat layers
- Pour sauce evenly on top
- Finish with remaining cheese
5. Bake
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes
- Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender and top is golden and bubbly
6. Rest & serve
Let it rest for 10 minutes before cutting so it sets properly.
🍽️ Serving ideas
- Green salad for balance
- Garlic bread
- Pickles or coleslaw for a tangy contrast
💡 Tips
- Slice potatoes thin for even cooking
- Add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor
- Swap cheddar with mozzarella for a stretchier, milder taste
- For extra crisp top, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end
If you want, I can also make a:
- 🥓 Bacon-loaded version
- 🌶️ Spicy Tex-Mex version
- 🥗 Lighter “no soup” homemade cream sauce version
