Description
This cozy hamburger and potato casserole layers thin-sliced Yukon Gold potatoes, savory ground beef, a creamy mushroom sauce, and melty Colby Jack cheese for the ultimate comfort meal—perfect for families, meal prep, or make-ahead dinners.
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, washed (about 8 to 9 potatoes)
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 cup finely diced sweet yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 3 cups freshly shredded Colby Jack cheese (divided: ¾ cup, ¾ cup, and 1½ cups)
Instructions
- Slice the potatoes into ⅛‑inch thick slices and soak them in water to prevent browning.
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Brown the ground beef with diced onion and garlic over medium‑high heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain off any excess fat.
- Mix together the cream of mushroom soup, half and half, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Drain the potato slices and start layering: First layer—one‑third of the potatoes, one‑third of the beef mixture, ¾ cup shredded cheese, and one‑third of the soup mixture.
- Repeat with a second layer: one‑third potatoes, one‑third beef, ¾ cup cheese, and soup mixture.
- Finish with the remaining potatoes and beef, drizzle the remaining soup mixture, and top with 1½ cups cheese.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a mandoline for evenly sliced potatoes.
- Substitute with cheddar or Monterey Jack if desired.
- Make ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
- Let the casserole rest to firm up for easier slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
