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A warming and satisfying ground beef potato casserole, layered with ground beef, potatoes, and a creamy sauce, all topped with melted cheese. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

ground beef potato casserole in baking dish

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I love easy casserole recipes like our Mexican Ground Beef Casserole, Chicken Pot Pie Casserole, or Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole. Like them, this Ground Beef Potato Casserole is the answer to your weeknight dinner woes!

This hearty dish combines savory ground beef with tender potatoes, all bathed in a creamy and cheesy sauce, reminiscent of scalloped potatoes or potatoes au gratin.

So, grab your favorite baking dish and let’s get cooking!

Why I love this recipe

while this recipe needs a long time in the oven, it pulls together quickly, making it great for busy evenings
it’s family-friendly, even the pickiest eaters love it
it is a hearty and filling comfort food, perfect for those meat and potatoes lovers

Ingredients

lean ground beef
condensed cream of mushroom soup
milk
onion
garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper
russet potatoes
cheddar cheese

Step by step

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray.
Brown ground beef in a large skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks, typically 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off and discard any excess grease.
In a medium bowl, combine the soup, milk, onion, salt, and pepper. In the prepared baking dish, layer sliced potatoes, soup mixture, and ground beef. Repeat.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake until the potatoes are tender, about 90 minutes. Once potatoes are fork-tender, sprinkle the top of the casserole with cheese and continue baking for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

hamburger potato casserole in baking dish with a serving removed

Tips for Best Results

be sure to slice your potatoes thinly and evenly to ensure they cook through evenly

Serving suggestion

I like to top the casserole with a dollop of sour cream and some sliced green onions for serving.

This hamburger potato casserole recipe is pretty much a meal in itself, but if you’re looking to round out your spread, a simple side broccoli cranberry salad or some steamed veggies would complement it nicely.

And don’t forget the soft dinner rolls for sopping up every last bit of that creamy sauce!

serving of ground beef potato casserole on plate

Variations

swap the Cheddar cheese for mozzarella, colby jack, monterey jack, or pepper jack cheese for a twist on the cheesy goodness
try it with ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground sausage to switch up the flavor
add some diced bell peppers or mushrooms to the mix for extra flavor and veggie goodness
add red pepper flakes or diced jalapeño for spice
sprinkle some crispy bacon bits on top before baking for a crunchy, savory touch
feel free to customize the seasoning to suit your taste preferences: add garlic powder, dried herbs like thyme or oregano, or a splash of Worcestershire sauce

Storage

Store leftover casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Simply reheat individual portions in the microwave or oven until warmed through, and you’ll have a delicious meal ready in minutes.

Freeze this casserole wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil, for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the oven.

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