Description
Hamburger Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining layers of tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and creamy cheddar cheese. This hearty dish not only warms the heart but also brings family and friends together around the dinner table. Perfect for weeknight meals or potlucks, it’s a versatile recipe that can be easily customized with your favorite ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4–5 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: breadcrumbs or crushed chips for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onion until onions are translucent.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish, followed by half of the beef mixture.
- In a bowl, mix milk with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; pour half over the potato-beef layers.
- Repeat layering with remaining potatoes and beef; pour any leftover milk mixture on top.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese generously over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg