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Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole

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3. Step-by-Step Visual Guide

In Part 3 of making Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole, let’s walk through the hands-on cooking technique so your texture turns out restaurant-worthy at home.

Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole — Step-by-Step Visual Guide (Page 3)
Step-by-Step Kitchen Technique: Cooking Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole · @recipestokitchen
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Start by browning your beef with onion and garlic—this builds the flavor base. While that cooks, slice your potatoes thinly (a mandoline makes this a breeze) and whisk together the sauce. The layering is simple: potatoes, beef, sauce, repeat, then top with cheese.

Covering the dish with foil for the first part of baking traps steam, which helps the potatoes cook through evenly. Then, removing the foil lets the top get all crispy and golden. I always let it rest for a few minutes before serving—it helps the layers set so you get clean, beautiful servings.

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole
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Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole

This Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole layers seasoned ground beef, tender sliced potatoes, and a creamy, zesty sauce, all topped with melty cheddar. It's a hearty, comforting one-dish meal that my family requests every week—simple to throw together and packed with flavor.

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Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr
Servings6 servings
CourseMain Course
Calories520 kcal

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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with onion and garlic until browned; drain excess fat and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, and milk until smooth.
  4. Layer half of the potato slices in the prepared dish, top with half of the beef mixture, and drizzle with half of the sauce. Repeat the layers, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar on top.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until potatoes are tender and the top is golden and bubbly. Let rest 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

For extra zing, add a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce to the beef while browning, or swap the cheddar soup for a spicy nacho cheese version. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 4 days, and the casserole freezes beautifully for up to 3 months—just thaw overnight before reheating.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 520 kcalProtein: 28gCarbs: 34gFat: 30gFiber: 3g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.