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Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe

Hearty Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe Your Family Will Love

This Hamburger Potato Casserole recipe is a comforting dish featuring layers of ground beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 440
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound ground beef 85/15 mix for less greasiness
  • 4 cups potatoes russet or Yukon gold, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cups shredded cheese preferably freshly shredded cheddar or mozzarella
  • 1 cup milk full-fat for creaminess
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook for 7–10 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add finely chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Sprinkle in salt, pepper, and garlic powder; stir for about 1 minute.
  5. Peel and slice potatoes thinly. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer half of the potato slices at the bottom.
  6. Spread the beef and onion mixture evenly over the potatoes.
  7. Top with the remaining half of the potato slices, seasoning them lightly.
  8. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and melted butter. Pour over the casserole.
  9. Top generously with shredded cheese.
  10. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until cheese is golden.
  11. Remove from oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 24gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize with leaner meat or additional veggies. Be cautious with seasoning and allow the casserole to rest before serving.

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