Description
Hearty hamburger & potato casserole brings comfort straight from midwestern kitchens to dinner tables. Creamy layers of ground beef, potatoes, and cheese create a satisfying meal that feeds hungry families with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables and Carbohydrates:
- 4 large potatoes (thinly sliced)
Binding and Topping Ingredients:
- 10.75 oz (305 grams) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F, creating an ideal environment for the hearty casserole.
- In a large skillet, transform the ground beef into a rich, crumbly mixture over medium heat, ensuring thorough browning and draining any excess fat.
- Carefully slice potatoes into uniform, thin rounds, creating a foundation layer in a generously greased baking vessel.
- Distribute the seasoned ground beef uniformly across the potato landscape, creating a protein-rich stratum.
- Whisk the condensed mushroom soup and milk into a smooth, creamy sauce, gently cascading it over the meat to ensure complete coverage.
- Transfer the assembled casserole into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake and meld flavors for one full hour.
- After the initial cooking period, crown the casserole with a generous blanket of shredded cheddar cheese, returning it to the oven.
- Continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, watching the cheese transform into a golden, bubbling masterpiece.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest briefly, allowing the layers to settle and flavors to harmonize before serving.
Notes
- Comfort food at its finest, this casserole transforms simple ingredients into a hearty, satisfying meal that warms you from the inside out.
- Thinly slicing potatoes ensures even cooking and creates delicate layers that soak up the creamy, savory sauce perfectly.
- Draining excess beef grease prevents a greasy texture and helps the dish maintain a rich, clean flavor profile.
- Letting the casserole rest after baking allows the layers to settle, making it easier to serve and helping the dish maintain its structure.
- Shredded cheddar cheese adds a golden, melty topping that brings a delightful tangy richness to the entire dish.
- Versatile and budget-friendly, this recipe works great for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg