Heartfelt Hamburger Potato Casserole
A nostalgic and comforting Hamburger Potato Casserole filled with layers of tender potatoes, rich ground beef, and gooey cheese, perfect for creating memories around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 to 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, about 7-10 minutes, and drain excess grease.
- Sauté the finely chopped onion with the beef for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Prep the potatoes by slicing them thinly and seasoning with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Assemble in a greased baking dish starting with half the potatoes, followed by the beef mixture, then milk and melted butter, and layer the remaining potatoes on top.
- Top with shredded cheese and bake for approximately 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden.
- Let the casserole sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a twist, try adding bell peppers or using sweet potatoes. Substitute ground beef with lentils for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: hamburger casserole, potato casserole, comfort food, family recipe, nostalgic meal