Hamburger Potato Casserole with tender potatoes and a creamy sauce is a hearty meal. This delicious dish makes the perfect weeknight meal.
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Busy weeknights beg for easy casserole recipes like this hamburger and potato casserole. It's filling and delicious so the whole family will love it.
Chances are you already have these basic ingredients in your kitchen which is why it's one of my go-to easy dinner recipes.
Be sure to scroll down to see more information on the best potatoes to use, time-saving and make-ahead tips, and more.
🧂 Ingredients
Here are the simple ingredients you'll need for this delicious meal:
- potatoes
- lean ground beef
- onion
- Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- cream soup
- milk
- shredded cheese (I like a mixture of mozzarella cheese and sharp cheddar cheese)
- kosher salt and black pepper
This is meant to be a brief overview of this great recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with full ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below.
🔪 Instructions
- Boil the potatoes until they are fork-tender.
- Cook the beef and onions. Season then drain the excess grease.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cream soup, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Add a layer of beef, then potatoes, and top with cheese. Continue layering until the casserole dish is full.
- Cook at 350F for 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbly.
🥄Equipment
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Here is what you will need to make this easy recipe:
- Cutting Board and Santoku Knife
- Vegetable Peeler
- Large Skillet
- Liquid Measuring Cup
- Large stock pot
- 9x13 Baking dish
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💭 Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some questions (and answers!) readers often ask about this recipe.
Starchy potatoes like Idaho, Yukon gold, and russet potatoes are the best kind of potatoes for casserole dishes.
Waxy potatoes like red bliss or new potatoes contain more moisture and don't work as well.
When I have the time, I prefer to make this cream soup substitute. I love that I know exactly what goes into it.
⭐ Ang's Tips
✔️ If you're short on time, skip the potatoes and top this casserole with tater tots. This will save you about 15 minutes.
✔️ Slice the potatoes into pieces that are uniform. This ensures they cook evenly. The smaller the pieces, the more quickly they will cook.
You're going to love this delicious hamburger potato casserole recipe.
🍲 Storage
To Store: Leftover hamburger casserole should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. It will keep for 4-5 days. (These are my favorite airtight containers.)
To Reheat: Microwave individual portions in 30-second intervals until heated throughout.
To Freeze: Assemble the casserole and make sure it's completely cooled. Cover with aluminum foil and then slide into a 2-gallon freezer bag. Label and store for up to 6 months.
To Thaw: Allow the casserole to thaw overnight in the fridge before baking. You will most likely need to adjust the baking time.
✏️ Make Ahead
I like to cook ground beef ahead of time in big batches and then freeze it for use later. This saves me a ton of time in all sorts of recipes including my ground beef cheese dip, layered taco dip, and taco stuffed shells.
📖 Variations
The first time you try any new recipe we recommend that you make it just as it is written on the recipe card since that is how the potato and hamburger casserole recipe has been tested. However, the next time you make our recipe, you might want to try one of these ideas:
Any sort of cream soup will work in this recipe including cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, or cream of potato soup.
You could add a cup or two of frozen vegetables. I like a mixture of carrots, peas, corn, and green beans. Broccoli florets would be good, too.
Instead of regular potatoes, use sweet potatoes.
This casserole could also be made with shredded beef. In a pinch, you could even make it with ground chicken or ground pork.
For additional flavor, you can add your favorite herbs like rosemary, thyme, or tarragon. You could also add a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of chili powder.
Out of something you need? Check out our free ingredient substitutions printable!
🍴 Serving Suggestions
My husband likes to add a dollop of sour cream on top.
This casserole is great with garlic green beans, roasted beets, or a simple side salad.
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You'll also love these cheesy John Wayne Casserole Recipe!
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Hamburger Potato Casserole
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Ingredients
- 5 small potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cans of cream soup, or 4 cups homemade Cream Soup Substitute
- 1½ cups milk
- 1½ cups of shredded cheese
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Lightly spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large stock pot, boil the potatoes until they are fork-tender. Drain and set aside.5 small potatoes
- Cook the diced onions and brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the excess grease and set aside.2 lbs lean ground beef, 1 small onion
- Season the ground beef mixture.2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, kosher salt and black pepper
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cream soup, milk, salt, and pepper.2 cans of cream soup, or 4 cups homemade Cream Soup Substitute, 1½ cups milk
- Into the prepared baking dish, add half of the cooked ground beef mixture, then half the cooked potatoes. Add half of the cheese on top of the potatoes. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.1½ cups of shredded cheese
- Cook at 350F for 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbly.
Equipment
- Large stock pot
Meal Planning
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This recipe is included in Meal Plan 13 along with:
- strawberry poppyseed salad
- easy orange chicken
- salt and pepper chicken
- lemon shrimp scampi
- oven roasted pork tenderloin
... and more!
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Kelly Snyder says
I love this! I made it about a week ago but added some frozen mixed vegetables and it was delicious!