Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole
Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole
Ingredients
For the Meat Layer
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Potato and Cheese Layers
- 2 Russet potatoes, medium, peeled and thinly sliced (1/8-inch thick)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Add the chopped yellow onion to the skillet with the beef and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in the dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Arrange one-third of the thinly sliced potatoes in a single layer at the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the seasoned ground beef mixture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Sprinkle with one-third of the shredded cheddar cheese and one-third of the Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat the layering process: another third of potatoes, the remaining ground beef, and another third of both cheeses.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Place the final layer of potatoes on top. Pour the heavy cream evenly over the potatoes. Brush the melted butter over the top layer of potatoes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the top, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown, and the potatoes are tender.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 10
Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole
Ingredients
For the Meat Layer
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Potato and Cheese Layers
- 2 Russet potatoes, medium, peeled and thinly sliced (1/8-inch thick)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Add the chopped yellow onion to the skillet with the beef and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in the dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Arrange one-third of the thinly sliced potatoes in a single layer at the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the seasoned ground beef mixture.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Sprinkle with one-third of the shredded cheddar cheese and one-third of the Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat the layering process: another third of potatoes, the remaining ground beef, and another third of both cheeses.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Place the final layer of potatoes on top. Pour the heavy cream evenly over the potatoes. Brush the melted butter over the top layer of potatoes.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the top, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown, and the potatoes are tender.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 10
Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 2 min