5-Ingredient Hamburger Potato Casserole
A cheesy, hearty hamburger potato casserole made with 5 simple ingredients. Perfect comfort food for busy nights and cozy dinners.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Large skillet
- Cutting board and knife
- Cheese grater (if using block cheese)
- Mixing bowls
- Mandoline slicer (optional for uniform potato slices)
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes about 3 medium
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup and milk. Stir well until smooth.
- Layer half the sliced potatoes on the bottom of the baking dish. Top with half of the cooked beef and half the soup mixture.
- Sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat layers: remaining potatoes, beef, soup mix, and cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving for best texture.
