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Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe: A Comforting and Hearty Meal


  • Author: Hannah

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs (optional)
  • 1 tbsp butter, melted (if using crackers)

 

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Ingredients:

    • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
    • Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the Beef:

    • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
    • Add diced onion and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
    • Drain excess grease if needed.
  3. Make the Sauce:

    • In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  4. Assemble the Casserole:

    • Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish.
    • Spread half of the cooked beef mixture on top.
    • Pour half of the soup mixture over the beef.
    • Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
    • Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, beef, soup mixture, and cheddar cheese.
  5. Bake the Casserole:

    • Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
    • Remove foil, sprinkle mozzarella cheese and crushed crackers (if using) on top.
    • Drizzle melted butter over the crackers.
    • Bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  6. Serve & Enjoy:

    • Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.
    • Garnish with fresh parsley.

Serving Suggestions:

 

  • Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
  • Add crispy bacon bits for extra flavor.