Such a hit that a restaurant owner asked me for the recipe at the party!

This Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish, perfect for a family dinner. It combines layers of tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese, all baked to golden perfection. The creamy mushroom soup ties everything together, creating a delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to °375°F (190°C).
2. Brown Ground Beef: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
3. Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Sauté until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
4. Layer Potatoes: In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half of the sliced potatoes.
5. Add Ground Beef Mixture: Spread the ground beef mixture evenly over the potatoes.
6. Sprinkle Cheese (First Layer): Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the ground beef.
7. Repeat Layers: Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes and cheese.
8. Pour Soup: Pour the condensed cream of mushroom soup over the casserole, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
9. Bake (Covered): Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
10. Bake (Uncovered): Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
11. Cool Slightly: Once cooked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
12. Serve: Serve the Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole hot and enjoy.