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Easy Hamburger Potato Cheese Casserole

Easy Hamburger Potato Cheese Casserole

Comfort-food casserole with seasoned ground beef, thin-sliced potatoes, and melty cheddar in a creamy sauce. Simple steps, crowd-pleasing results.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.25 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 lb russet potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1.25 tsp kosher salt plus a pinch for layering
  • 1 tsp black pepper plus a pinch for layering
  • 0.75 tsp smoked paprika
  • 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 0.75 cup whole milk
  • 0.75 cup sour cream
  • 2.25 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter for greasing the dish
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
  • Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  • Stir in onion and garlic. Cook until the onion softens, 3–4 minutes.
  • Season with Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and paprika. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk the soup, milk, and sour cream in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
  • Arrange half the potato slices in the baking dish. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Spread half of the beef mixture over the potatoes.
  • Pour half of the soup mixture evenly over the beef. Top with about 1 cup cheese.
  • Repeat the layers with remaining potatoes and beef, then pour on the remaining sauce.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  • Uncover, sprinkle on the remaining cheese, and bake until potatoes are tender and bubbly, 12–18 minutes.
  • Rest 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Variation: Swap cheddar for pepper jack and add a pinch of cayenne for gentle heat. You can also tuck in a layer of thinly sliced bell pepper for extra color and sweetness. Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days or freeze tightly wrapped for 2 months; reheat covered at 350°F until hot.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Hamburger Potato Cheese Casserole flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.