Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
• Chill Time: None
• Kcal per serving: 450
• Servings: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 pound crumbled ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 to 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 8 ounces (or more) Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 can Cheddar cheese soup mix
• 12 ounces evaporated milk (or whole milk)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Prepare Baking Dish:
   • Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Cook Meat and Onions:
   • In a large skillet, add the diced onion and ground beef. Cook until the meat is browned and the onions are soft.
4. Slice Potatoes:
   • Peel and slice the potatoes into approximately 1/4-inch slices.
5. Layer Ingredients:
   • Add a layer of potato slices to the bottom of the baking dish.
   • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
   • Top with about 1/3 of the meat mixture, spreading it evenly.
   • Sprinkle with 1/3 of the shredded Cheddar cheese.
   • Repeat the layering process two more times, ending with a layer of cheese on top.
6. Prepare Cheese Sauce:
   • In a bowl, combine the Cheddar cheese soup mix, evaporated milk, and regular milk. Add additional salt and pepper if desired.
   • Pour the cheese sauce mixture evenly over the layered potatoes and beef.
7. Bake:
   • Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
   • Place in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour.
   • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to achieve a golden, bubbly topping.
8. Serve:
   • Let the casserole sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious, cheesy hamburger potato casserole!

This warm and cheesy casserole is perfect for any occasion and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Enjoy!