Description
This Crockpot Hamburger Potato Casserole is a hearty, creamy, and cheesy one-pot meal that’s perfect for busy nights. With layers of tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and melty cheddar cheese, it’s an easy comfort food favorite the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 to 5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives, optional for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and chopped onion until beef is browned. Drain excess fat.
- Thinly slice the potatoes evenly and set aside.
- Layer half of the potatoes in the bottom of the crockpot, followed by half of the beef-onion mixture and a portion of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Repeat with the remaining potatoes, beef mixture, and more cheese.
- In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the layered ingredients in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the potatoes are tender.
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle remaining cheese on top and cover again to let it melt.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a mandoline for evenly sliced potatoes to ensure even cooking.
- Monterey Jack or a cheese blend works great instead of cheddar.
- Add veggies like bell peppers, peas, or carrots for extra nutrition.
- Reheat leftovers with a splash of milk to retain creaminess.
- Freeze portions for up to 3 months and thaw overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
