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a glass 9x13 inch baking dish filled with potato and hamburger casserole, topped with melted cheese and fresh parsley.
5 from 19 votes

Hamburger Potato Casserole

Hamburger Potato Casserole is a simple and comforting dish that the whole family will love. It's cheesy, creamy, and delicious!
Author Diana
Servings 8 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef I used 80%
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 pounds potatoes sliced thinly to ⅛” inch using a mandolin
  • 1 10.5-oz can cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup sour cream optional for extra creaminess
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F/190°C and lightly grease a 9x13” casserole dish.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef to the skillet, along with the onion and garlic. Cook until the beef is no longer pink, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Once done, drain off any excess fat.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, and cook for one more minute. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • In a bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup, milk, and sour cream until well combined.
  • Place a third of the thinly sliced potatoes at the bottom of the casserole dish, and spread half of the cooked ground beef over the potatoes. Sprinkle with ½ cup of cheddar cheese. Repeat another layer of potatoes, beef, and ½ cup of cheese.
  • Then do a final layer of potatoes, and pour the cream of mushroom mixture all over the casserole. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and slightly golden.
  • Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Cut the potatoes thinly. This will ensure that they cook quickly and evenly. You can use a knife, but I find it's easier to carefully slice the potatoes with a mandolin to get them all the same thickness.
  • If you prefer, the potatoes can also be cut into small cubes for this recipe.
  • For more flavor, add a pinch of chili powder or your favorite seasonings to the soup mixture. A dash of hot sauce is also tasty!
  • Instead of cream of mushroom, make this recipe with cream of cheddar, chicken, or cream of onion soup. 
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
  • The fully baked casserole can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. 

Nutrition

Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 650mg | Potassium: 767mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 462IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 263mg | Iron: 2mg