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Cheesy hamburger potato casserole baked in a white ceramic dish, topped with melted cheddar and parsley.

Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole – Quick & Delicious Family Dinner

Lina
Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole, a quick and delicious baked dinner idea with tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and melty cheese everyone loves!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 –4 medium potatoes thinly sliced (⅛-inch thick)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

For the Cheese Sauce

  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided

Optional Add-Ins

  • Mushrooms peas, corn, spinach, bell peppers

Instructions
 

  • Brown the Beef
    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain grease.
  • Add Onion & Seasoning
    Stir in onion, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes until onion softens.
  • Prepare the Potatoes
    Slice potatoes evenly into thin rounds.
  • Make Cheese Sauce
    Whisk cream soup, milk, and 1 cup of cheddar together in a bowl.
  • Layer the Casserole
    Grease a 9×13 baking dish. Layer potatoes, beef mixture, and cheese sauce. Repeat layers if desired.
  • Bake Covered
    Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes.
  • Add Cheese & Finish Baking
    Remove foil, top with remaining cheese, and bake 10–15 minutes more until golden and bubbly.
  • Serve & Enjoy!
    Rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Slice potatoes thin for even cooking
 
  • Freshly shredded cheese melts best  
  • Add a splash more milk if sauce seems thick  

Storage & Reheating

  • Refrigerate up to 4 days  
  • Freeze up to 2 months  
  • Reheat covered for the creamiest results
Keyword casserole, cheesy, hamburger