Easy Cheesy Hamburger and Potato Casserole
A hearty hamburger and potato casserole layered with seasoned ground beef, thinly sliced russet potatoes, creamy mushroom sauce, cheddar, and optional mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-65 minutes
- Total Time: 80-85 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 1/2 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 cheese, optional
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup
1 cup milk
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika, optional
1 tbsp olive oil or butter, for greasing
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Brown beef and onion; drain, then stir in garlic and seasonings.
3. Whisk condensed soup with milk until smooth.
4. Layer half the potatoes, beef, sauce, and 1 cup cheddar.
5. Repeat layers and top with remaining cheddar and optional mozzarella.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
7. Uncover and bake 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden.
8. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Slice potatoes about 1/8 inch thick for even cooking.
Ground turkey can replace the ground beef.
Cream of chicken soup can replace cream of mushroom soup.
Refrigerate cooked leftovers promptly and use within 3-4 days.