Description
Midwestern hamburger & potato casserole delivers hearty comfort on a plate. Home cooks appreciate this simple, satisfying dish that combines ground beef, potatoes, and cheese in one delicious meal you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef
- 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 10.75 oz (305 grams) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) milk
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F, setting the stage for a comforting culinary experience.
- Meat Transformation: In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it into delectable crumbles and draining excess fat to ensure a lean, flavorful base.
- Potato Foundation: Layer thinly sliced potatoes across a greased baking dish, creating a sturdy and inviting canvas for the upcoming layers.
- Protein Integration: Spread the seasoned ground beef evenly over the potato base, establishing a robust protein-rich stratum.
- Sauce Creation: Blend condensed mushroom soup and milk into a silky, luxurious sauce, gently pouring it over the meat to guarantee complete and even coverage.
- Initial Baking: Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for one hour, developing deep, interconnected flavors and tender textures.
- Cheese Finale: Sprinkle shredded cheddar across the top, returning the dish to the oven and baking for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese melts into a golden, bubbling crown.
- Resting and Serving: Withdraw the casserole from the oven, letting it rest momentarily to allow the layers to settle and flavors to harmonize before presenting this comforting dish.
Notes
- Potato Perfection: Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Fat Management: Thoroughly drain ground beef to prevent excess grease and maintain a lighter, more enjoyable dish.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Use freshly shredded cheese for optimal melting and superior flavor compared to pre-packaged varieties.
- Resting Ritual: Allow casserole to sit for 5-10 minutes after baking to help layers set and make serving easier without falling apart.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg