Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe
Hamburger Potato Casserole
This quick and affordable hamburger potato casserole will please even the pickiest eaters. Made with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients, its a meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- cup milk
- cup chopped onion
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 cups peeled and thinly sliced potatoes
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the oven: Preheat your oven to 350F (175C).
- Cook the ground beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until its browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the excess grease and set aside.
- Prepare the soup mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well-blended.
- Layer the casserole: In a 2-quart baking dish, alternately layer the sliced potatoes, the prepared soup mixture, and the cooked ground beef. Start with a layer of potatoes and end with a layer of beef.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 1 to 1 hours, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese over the casserole. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, and serve hot. Enjoy!
What to Serve With Hamburger Potato Casserole
This casserole is hearty on its own, but pairs wonderfully with a light side salad. Here are some options:
- Classic Caesar Salad
- Easy Apple Coleslaw
- Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Storage and Freezing Tips
Storing: Store any leftovers in an airtight in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat thoroughly in the microwave or oven.
Freezing: You can freeze leftover casserole for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat in the oven until piping hot.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 403
- Fat: 27g
- Carbs: 17g
- Protein: 22g
- Sodium: 538mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Calcium: 219mg
- Iron: 2mg
- Potassium: 515mg
Community Reviews and Tips
Many home cooks rave about how easy and satisfying this recipe is. One user suggests adding canned sweet corn between the layers for extra crunch, while another adds garlic powder and Italian seasoning for a flavorful twist. A third reviewer claims it's the perfect comfort food thats both inexpensive and filling. Whatever you try, its bound to become a family favorite!

Comments
Katherine Martinez
02/04/2024 02:44:24 AM
I really enjoyed making this dish, it was much simpler than making shepherd's pie and resulted in a lot less mess. To enhance the flavor, I added a layer of green beans and sprinkled some extra seasonings on the meat while it cooked. I used garlic, basil, and paprika, which added a delicious touch. My family loved it, and I definitely plan on making it again.
Joseph Robinson
05/16/2025 11:57:46 AM
I tried making a variation of this recipe using tater tots to speed up the process, and it turned out fantastic! We cooked the ground beef, mixed it with milk and mushroom soup, then layered it in the casserole dish with cheese before topping it off with a generous amount of frozen tater tots. After baking until the tater tots were crispy and golden brown, it was good to go. This dish is perfect for camping - it's fast, easy, and can even be prepared over a campfire.
Amy Harris
09/04/2023 08:01:34 PM
This dish turned out fantastic with a few modifications to the original recipe! I sautéed onions and fresh garlic along with ground beef. I opted for 2 lbs of ground beef and seasoned it with cajun seasoning, onion powder, and steak seasoning. For the sauce, I combined 1 cup of milk with 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup. I layered the potatoes, cream of mushroom mixture, seasoned ground beef, and cheese in the baking dish, repeating this process about 3 times. To finish, I omitted the cheese from the top layer and added it during the last 20 minutes of baking. The end result was absolutely delicious!
Donald Campbell
08/06/2022 03:03:02 PM
Fantastic! Affordable and bursting with flavor. I must confess that sometimes I vary the soup mix or cheese, and even throw in veggies like sauteed mushrooms, celery, kale... This recipe truly allows you to customize it to your liking.
Benjamin Gomez
03/21/2025 06:09:12 AM
Simple and delicious!