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Easy Hamburger Potato Casserole

A creamy, cheesy, and comforting casserole layered with ground beef, potatoes, and a rich sauce — perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 430

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cups russet potatoes thinly sliced
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded and divided
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried parsley optional
Creamy Sauce
  • 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup sour cream

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Brown ground beef and diced onion in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and parsley.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk, and sour cream until smooth.
  4. Layer half of the potatoes in the baking dish, followed by half the beef mixture, half the sauce, and half the cheese. Repeat layers.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 50–55 minutes. Remove foil, top with remaining cheese, and bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  6. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley or chives.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for 2 months.