Description
Hamburger Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights in or family gatherings. This hearty dish features layers of savory ground beef, tender sliced potatoes, and gooey melted cheese, all baked to perfection. With its rich flavors and satisfying textures, it’s guaranteed to please everyone at your table. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite vegetables or cheese variations, this casserole is not just a meal; it’s a warm hug on a plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 4 medium potatoes (russet or Yukon gold)
- 1 medium onion
- 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 oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté chopped onion in the skillet until translucent. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Peel and thinly slice potatoes. Layer half in a greased baking dish, seasoning lightly.
- Spread the beef mixture over potatoes, top with remaining potato slices.
- Whisk milk and melted butter together; pour over layers and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; remove foil and bake another 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg