Easy Cheesy Potato and Hamburger Bake
This simple hot dish recipe is an easy, comforting dinner made with layers of ground beef, tender sliced potatoes, and a creamy sauce, all finished with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or make ahead meals the whole family will love.
Servings: 8
Calories: 388kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef I use 93/7
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 10.5 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 5 medium russet potatoes thinly sliced (about 1/8-inch thick)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Cook the ground beef, onion and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain off any excess fat and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.1.5 pounds lean ground beef, 1 medium onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- While the beef is cooking, mix the soup, sour cream, and beef broth in a bowl until smooth.10.5 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup beef broth
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the prepared baking dish, then spread half of the beef mixture on top, then half of the soup mixture. Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, beef, and soup mixture.5 medium russet potatoes
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, and bake uncovered for 15 minutes more, or until the potatoes are tender and cheese is melted.2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make sure you slice the potatoes in similar sizes so they cook evenly. Use a very sharp knife or mandoline.
- Ground turkey can be used in place of ground beef if preferred.
- If you like crispy cheese, broil for a couple of minutes after cooking (just make sure your baking dish is broiler-safe and keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn).
- This dish can be prepped ahead - cover tightly and store in the frig for up to 24 hours before baking. You may need to add a couple of minutes to the bake time.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Nutrition
Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 871mg | Potassium: 984mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 394IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 4mg