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Easy Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole (5-Ingredient Comfort)

A hearty slice of hamburger potato casserole featuring layers of potatoes, ground beef, and a golden melted cheese topping.
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Make this satisfying hamburger potato casserole for a simple, hearty family dinner. It uses few ingredients and delivers classic comfort food flavor straight from your oven.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb ground beef
  • 4 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease completely. Season the cooked beef with half of the seasoned salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, and the remaining seasoned salt and pepper until smooth. This is your creamy sauce.
  4. Arrange half of the thinly sliced potatoes in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. Spread the seasoned ground beef evenly over the layer of potatoes.
  6. Pour half of the creamy sauce mixture over the beef layer.
  7. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the sauce.
  8. Layer the remaining sliced potatoes on top of the cheese layer.
  9. Pour the remaining creamy sauce over the top layer of potatoes.
  10. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  11. Bake for 45 minutes.
  12. Remove the foil. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly over the top.
  13. Return the casserole to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  14. Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before you cut and serve it.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, you can mix 1/2 cup of crispy fried onions into the top layer of cheese before the final bake.
  • If you prefer thinner layers, use a mandoline slicer for your potatoes, but be careful when slicing.
  • This recipe works well as a make ahead casserole; cover it tightly and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking (add 10-15 minutes to the initial covered baking time).

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