Hamburger Potato Casserole
Layered with savory beef, creamy potatoes, and melted cheese, this Hamburger Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food — perfect for warming up on a chilly evening.
Servings 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
- 2 lbs Lean Ground Beef
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 cup Sweet Yellow Onion finely diced
- 3 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- ½ cup Whole Milk
- 2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1½ tsp Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Powdered Mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- ½ tsp Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
- 3 cups Shredded Colby Jack Cheese divided into ¾ cup, ¾ cup, and 1½ cups
Instructions
- Heat olive in a large skillet. Add chopped onion and ground beef. Stir until the onion is translucent and the meat is no longer pink. Add minced garlic and stir for one minute. Remove from heat and set it aside.
- In a small saucepan, mix heavy cream, milk, onion powder, salt, pepper, paprika, powdered mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes. You can use a mandoline for the best results.
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Arrange the casserole: First, add one layer of ground beef, followed by a layer of potatoes topped with the sauce and shredded cheese. Repeat until you have used up all the ingredients.
- Cover the casserole with foil paper and bake it for 50-60 minutes. Remove the foil paper and cover it with the remaining cheese. Return it to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer to ensure the potatoes are evenly thin, which helps them cook uniformly. If slicing by hand, aim for about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts better and has a creamier texture than pre-shredded, which often contains anti-caking agents.
- If your ground beef isn’t very lean, drain any excess grease after browning to prevent the casserole from becoming greasy.
- Test the potatoes with a fork before adding the final layer of cheese. If they’re not tender, bake for a bit longer before finishing with cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.