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Cheesy beef and potato casserole served hot in a baking dish, topped with melted golden cheese.

Cheesy Hamburger & Potato Casserole

If you're searching for an easy dinner idea that’s hearty, cheesy, and packed with flavor, this Cheesy Hamburger & Potato Casserole is a must-try! Made with simple ingredients, this hearty ground beef casserole is perfect for busy weeknights when you need a filling meal that the whole family will love.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: casserole, potato
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 648kcal
Author: Lola Jay

Ingredients

For the Casserole

  • 3 lbs Russet potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes – Peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon beef or chicken bouillon
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • ½ white onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for spice
  • 1 ½ cups tomato sauce or marinara sauce
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded parmigiano reggiano
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

For the Creamy Sauce

  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
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Instructions

Prep the Ingredients and boil potatoes

  • Slice potatoes into thin rounds for even cooking.
    Hands holding a thin slice of potato over a mandoline slicer. Cooking preparation process.
  • Dice the onion and crush the garlic.
    Cutting an onion on a wooden board with a sharp knife for a fresh cooking preparation.
  • In a large pot, place to potato slices in cold water with a tbsb of chicken or beef bouillon. Bring to a boil and boil for 4-5 minutes until the potatoes are partially cooked. Drain and set aside.
    Sliced potatoes soaking in a pot of water on a wooden surface, ready for boiling.

Cook the Meat Mixture

  • While potatoes are cooking, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef
    Cooking ground beef on a hot skillet for a delicious meal preparation.
  • Drain excess fat and add onions and saute for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for another minute.
    Adding onions to cooking ground beef in a skillet.
  • Add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (optional)
    Ground beef and onions cooking in a cast iron skillet, seasoned with spices for a flavorful dish.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce and let simmer for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
    Cooking ground beef with tomato sauce in a skillet for a delicious meal preparation.

Make the Creamy Sauce

  • In a the same pan rinsed, melt butter over medium heat.
    Person melting butter in a hot skillet with a red top, in a cozy kitchen.
  • Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
    Melting butter in a cast iron skillet with a wooden spatula stirring in garlic.
  • Stir in heavy cream and bring to a slow simmer for 1 minute.
    Pouring cream into a frying pan with a wooden spoon, cooking preparation close-up.
  • Add in the Italian seasoning, black pepper, and garlic powder.
    Pot with creamy sauce and herbs being stirred.
  • Stir in the softened cream cheese and stir to break up any large chunks
    Person adding cream cheese to a steaming pan for cooking, close-up shot in a kitchen setting.
  • Turn the heat off and slowly grate in the parmigiano reggiano.
    Grating cheese over creamy sauce in a skillet for a delicious homemade pasta dish.

Assemble the Casserole

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
    Hand adjusting oven temperature dial to 160 degrees, focusing on precise cooking settings at home.
  • Start layering process: Bottom of the prepared baking dish – spread a little creamy sauce.
    Spreading creamy sauce in a white baking dish with a spoon for a delicious recipe.
  • Layer of potatoes
    Sliced potatoes layered in a white baking dish on a wooden table, ready for cooking.
  • Meat mixture – Spread half of the ground beef mixture over the potatoes.
    Layered potato casserole with seasoned ground meat in a white baking dish.
  • Half of the cheese – Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese.
    Sprinkling cheese over a beef dish in a baking tray, preparing a savory meal.
  • Layer of white sauce
    Layered casserole with cheese and sauce being prepared in a white baking dish on a wooden surface.
  • Arrange the second layer of potatoes.
    Person layering sliced potatoes in a baking dish for a potato casserole recipe.
  • Remaining beef mixture – Spread over the top.
    Layered potato and meat casserole in white dish being prepared with a spoon.
  • Layer of white sauce
    Preparing homemade moussaka: layering minced meat and sauce in a baking dish for a delicious Greek casserole.
  • Layer of cheese
    Person sprinkling shredded cheese over a casserole dish in a kitchen setting.
  • Top with remaining potatoes, white sauce and cheese
    Person preparing cheesy gratin dish with shredded cheese in a baking dish on a wooden table.

Bake to Perfection

  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
    Woman in red shirt wrapping a dish with foil in a cozy kitchen setting.
  • Remove the foil and broil for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
    Creamy baked cheese potato casserole in a white dish.
  • Let rest for 10 mins and serve!
    Cheesy potato casserole with creamy sauce being served from a baking dish, topped with golden melted cheese.

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Nutrition

Calories: 648kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 772mg | Potassium: 1061mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1466IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 588mg | Iron: 3mg