Description
Indulge in the warmth of Homemade Hamburger Potato Casserole, a delightful comfort food that combines savory ground beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheese into a cozy dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings. This easy-to-make casserole layers simple ingredients for a hearty meal that satisfies even the biggest appetites. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a dish that can easily impress guests, this recipe is versatile enough to adapt with your choice of vegetables and cheeses. It’s not just filling; it’s also ideal for meal prep and leftovers, making it a go-to recipe you’ll want to keep on hand.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes (russet or Yukon gold)
- 1 medium onion
- 1 to 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for 7-10 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Sauté chopped onions in the same skillet until translucent, seasoning with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Layer half of thinly sliced potatoes in a greased baking dish; season lightly.
- Spread the beef-onion mixture over the potatoes, then layer remaining potato slices on top.
- Whisk together milk and melted butter; pour over layered ingredients and top with shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approx. 210g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg