Thinly sliced potatoes, ground beef, and onions are layered and cooked in an easy, creamy cheese sauce to make this ground beef casserole the best ever. Is there really anything more delicious than cheesy potatoes? Everyone loves funeral potatoes, my cheesy vegetable potato bake, or scalloped potatoes as a side dish, but adding meat to the mix means that this potato casserole is a full and filling meal! Real comfort food! A hearty, uncomplicated main dish like Hamburger Potato Casserole can be assembled in minutes, then baked to cheesy, gooey perfection. If you’re looking for more filling, comforting casserole inspiration, check out my recipe for Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole with noodles, or my cheesy Tex-Mex Beef Enchilada Casserole! Chicken Stuffing Casserole is another delicious family favorite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Key Ingredients for Hamburger Casserole
Here’s what you need to make this beef and potato casserole:
Ground Beef: You can use whatever cut of ground beef you typically buy. I choose to use ground chuck (or 80/20 ground beef) for this recipe, but a leaner type would also be fine. You can also use ground chicken or turkey here. Potatoes: Regular white potatoes work wonderfully in this recipe. Peel them and slice them thinly with a sharp knife or a mandoline. Cream of Mushroom Soup: I love the flavor of cream of mushroom with potatoes and beef, but you could use other varieties of cream soup like cream of chicken soup, or cream of celery if you like. Sour Cream and Cheddar Cheese: Combined with the condensed soup, these ingredients make the sauce for the casserole extra creamy and cheesy! I use cheddar cheese, but colby jack and mozzarella cheese mixed together would also be delicious.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make Hamburger Potato Casserole
Recipe Tips
Cut the Potatoes Thinly. This will ensure that they cook quickly and evenly. You can use a knife, but I find it’s easier to carefully slice the potatoes with a mandolin to get them all the same thickness. If you prefer, the potatoes can also be cut into small cubes for this recipe. For more flavor, add a pinch of chili powder or your favorite seasonings to the soup mixture. A dash of hot sauce is also tasty! Let the potato casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. This will give it time to cool down and solidify a bit. If you enjoy this meal shortly after baking it, you’ll want to serve it with a big spoon. When it’s at room temperature you’ll be able to slice it like lasagna.
Storing Tips
Keep leftover hamburger potato casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also freeze this casserole after cooking it for up to 2 months for longer storage. If you wish to freeze it uncooked, cook the ground beef, layer the ingredients in a dish, top with cheese, cover, and place in the freezer for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen adding around an extra 10 minutes to the baking time. Allow the potato casserole to thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
What To Serve With Hamburger Potato Casserole
I like to enjoy this hearty meal with a veggie side dish of green beans, or roasted broccoli, or a side salad. I’ve also been known to skip the veggies with this meal in favor of having room in my belly for more potatoes! Try my easy Homemade Caesar Salad or Healthy Red Cabbage Slaw. For dessert, try another comforting recipe and make my chocolate jello pudding pie. This is the best cheesy hamburger potato casserole recipe! I promise that everyone is going to love this comforting and delicious dish and it’s so simple to make. Don’t forget to save the recipe by pinning it for later! © Little Sunny Kitchen
