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Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe has everything you need for a great meal. Lots of creamy potatoes, hearty beef and more make this a crowd favorite.

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I’m excited today to show you how to make this hamburger casserole. My kids devoured this easy dinner idea. It is the best beef casserole we have made and I think you will agree.

Hamburger potato casserole recipe is the best comfort food and everyone will love the potatoes, the beef, and melty cheese.

Plus, we have a Gluten Free Hamburger Casserole Recipe for those that are gluten free.

Why Make this Casserole Recipe

This hamburger potato casserole is easy to make and tastes great. You can easily assemble this ahead of time and then place in the oven when you are ready to eat.

You will love the amazing flavor and the many ways to make this casserole.

Ingredients

Hamburger Casserole ingredients - potatoes, ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, milk, cheese
  • Small Russet Potatoes
  • Lean Ground Beef, browned
  • Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • Milk
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese (we used a colby jack mix, but cheddar would be great too)

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Variations Ideas

  • Cheese – Feel free to change the cheese to what you prefer. Monterey Jack, sharp cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, or pepper jack cheese.
  • Meat – Ground beef works great in this recipe. But you can also use ground turkey, ground chicken or Italian Sausage.
  • Creamy Soup – Instead of cream of mushroom soup use cream of chicken soup.
  • Toppings – This ground beef casserole is delicious with your favorite toppings. Top with sour cream, diced avocado or salsa.

Step by Step Instructions

  • Step 1 – Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Browned ground beef in a skillet

Step 2 – Brown your ground beef, drain and set aside in a large skillet.

Sliced potatoes on a cutting board with a slicer

Step 3 – Peel and slice potatoes and set aside. We use this easy mandoline slicer to cut our potatoes quickly.

Combining the mushroom soup, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl

Step 4 – In a mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Set aside.

Hamburger Potato casserole in a baking dish topped with shredded cheese

Step 5 – Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non stick spray. Layer in the pan, potatoes, beef, soup, and cheese. Then repeat. Top with remaining cheese.

Covering the hamburger potato casserole with foil in a baking dish

Step 6 – Cover with ground beef mixture aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven.

Cooked Hamburger Potato Casserole in a baking dish

Step 7 – Remover foil and bake another 30 minutes until potatoes are fork tender.

  • Step 8 – Allow it to sit for 10 minutes, then cut and serve.

Recipe Tips

  • Prepare Ingredients – When slicing the potatoes, try to make them about the same size so that it cooks evenly.
  • Baking Dish – Prepare the baking dish by spraying with cooking spray to help with cleanup and serving the potato casserole.
  • Cooking Time – Cooking time will vary based on your oven and the potatoes. You will know the casserole is done when the potatoes are fork tender.
A serving of hamburger casserole on a plate

Serving Suggestions

I personally like to serve it with a side salad because that makes dinner done with no extra work. However,  steamed broccoli (see how to steam broccoli in the microwave easily) would also be amazing without any extra work.

Green beans also taste great and make a simple side dish as well. This meal is also good with asparagus.

This oven roasted asparagus is a family favorite and it is very simple and quick to make.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Freeze Casserole

Now this is an easy freezer meal. However, raw potatoes don’t freeze that great, so I suggest you replace the potatoes with a package of frozen hash browns. Layer just like you would with the hash browns. Cover with foil and freeze.
Then allow it to thaw in your refrigerator overnight and cook according to directions above. If it is still frozen in the middle cook with it covered for 1 ½ hours and then 30 minutes uncovered.

How to Store Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

How to Reheat Leftovers

Reheat the leftovers in the microwave or in the oven depending on how much you have leftover.

Hamburger Casserole in a baking dish with a serving on a spoon

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 10
Cuisine American
Course Main Course
Calories 331

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Brown your ground beef and set aside
  • Peel and slice potatoes and set aside. We use this easy mandoline slicer to cut our potatoes quickly.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Set aside.
  • Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non stick spray.
  • Layer in the pan, potatoes, beef, soup, and cheese. Then repeat. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour
  • Remover foil and bake another 30 minutes until potatoes are fork tender.
  • Allow it to sit for 10 minutes, then cut and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving 8Ounces, Calories 331kcal, Carbohydrates 18g, Protein 28g, Fat 15g, Saturated Fat 7g, Cholesterol 78mg, Sodium 624mg, Potassium 868mg, Fiber 2g, Sugar 2g, Vitamin A 175IU, Vitamin C 12.1mg, Calcium 171mg, Iron 6mg

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  1. Carrie Barnard says:

    I’m so glad that your picky husband loves this recipe – Thank you for sharing!

  2. Maria says:

    5 stars
    Make it all the time for my picky husband I add onion garlic and sweet peppers

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