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Hamburger Potato Casserole

Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole for Ultimate Comfort Meals

This Hamburger Potato Casserole is a cozy, hearty dish with layers of beef, potatoes, and melted cheese, perfect for comfort food lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Opt for lean beef (85/15)
  • 4 cups Potatoes Thinly sliced russet or Yukon gold
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Cheese Cheddar or mozzarella, freshly shredded
  • 1 cup Milk For creamy texture
  • 2 tbsp Butter Melted
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder For a savory kick
For Baking
  • 1 sheet Foil To cover the casserole while baking

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Aluminum Foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Thinly slice the potatoes and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter. Layer half the potatoes in the dish.
  5. Spread the beef-onion mixture over the potato layer, then top with remaining potato slices.
  6. Whisk together milk and melted butter in a bowl. Pour over the layered casserole.
  7. Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the top.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until cheese is golden.
  9. Allow the casserole to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use freshly shredded cheese and let the casserole rest before serving to maintain its shape.

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