5 Ingredient Hamburger Potato Casserole
This 5 Ingredient Hamburger Potato Casserole is a cozy, easy dinner loaded with ground beef, creamy potatoes, and melted cheese—ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 85/15 lean-to-fat ratio
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup Campbell’s recommended, or cream of chicken
- 2 cups frozen diced potatoes thawed (or use tater tots)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese sharp cheddar recommended
- 1/2 cup milk whole or low-fat
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with butter or non-stick spray for even baking.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, crumble in the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook until no pink remains, about 6–8 minutes, then drain off excess fat.
- Return the skillet to medium heat and stir in the condensed soup and milk, mixing until smooth. Tip: add garlic or onion powder for extra flavor.
- Add the thawed diced potatoes to the beef mixture and stir gently until each piece is coated in the creamy sauce.
- Spread half the beef-potato mixture in the prepared dish, sprinkle with 1 cup cheese, top with remaining mixture, then finish with the last cup of cheddar.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden. For an extra-crispy top, broil 1–2 minutes at the end. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Leftovers keep up to 4 days in the refrigerator and freeze well for 1 month. For a crunchy topping, mix 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs with 1 Tbsp melted butter and sprinkle before baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal
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