“My mother-in-law hardly eats anything these days, but she tore this up!”

This hearty Hamburger Potato Casserole is a comforting and satisfying dish, perfect for family dinners. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and creamy mushroom sauce are topped with melted cheese for a truly delicious meal.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prep the potatoes: Thinly slice the potatoes (about ⅛-inch thick) and immediately plunge them into water to prevent browning.
2. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
3. Cook the beef: In a large (4-5 quart) saucepan or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef, diced onions, and garlic over medium-high heat. Stir frequently and crumble the beef. Drain any excess oil.
4. Prepare the sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together the cream of mushroom soup, half and half, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
5. Layer 1: Drain the potato slices. Place a third of the potato slices in the bottom of the baking dish. Top with a third of the ground beef mixture and ¾ cup of shredded cheese. Drizzle a third of the creamy sauce over the cheese.
6. Layer 2: Repeat the layering process with another third of the potatoes, meat, cheese, and sauce.
7. Final layer: Add the remaining potato slices and meat mixture. Pour the remaining sauce over the top, then sprinkle with the remaining 1½ cups of shredded cheese.
8. Bake (covered): Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
9. Bake (uncovered): Remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is golden brown.
10. Rest: Let the casserole rest for 15 minutes before serving. This allows the casserole to set and cool slightly.
11. Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!