Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole

There’s nothing quite like the warm, comforting aroma of a bubbling casserole coming out of the oven. For me, casseroles have always been the ultimate cozy food—the kind of meal that brings the whole family running to the dinner table.

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs ground beef or ground turkey
1 medium onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
5 –6 medium russet potatoes thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella optional, for extra meltiness
1 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
1 cup milk
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika optional
1 tbsp olive oil or butter for greasing the dish

Instructions

Preheat oven: Heat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or butter.
Cook beef mixture: In a skillet, brown ground beef with onion until fully cooked. Drain excess fat. Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Make sauce: In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
Assemble casserole:
Layer half the sliced potatoes on the bottom of the baking dish.
Spread half the beef mixture over potatoes.
Pour half the sauce over beef and sprinkle with 1 cup cheddar.
Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, beef, sauce, and finish with the rest of the cheddar + mozzarella.
Bake covered: Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Bake uncovered: Remove foil and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes, until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve: Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Great with a green salad or steamed veggies.