Crockpot Hamburger Potato Casserole
A warm and hearty casserole featuring layers of tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and gooey cheese, perfect for busy days and feeding a crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Total Time: 435 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Beef, Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean or regular)
- 4–5 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch thick)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild), divided
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or chopped chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef and chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Wash and thinly slice the potatoes to about 1/8 inch thick.
- In the crockpot, layer half of the sliced potatoes, followed by half of the cooked beef and onion, and a portion of shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat these layers with the remaining ingredients.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the cream sauce evenly over the layered ingredients in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, cover, and let melt. Garnish with parsley or chives if desired.
Notes
This casserole is great for leftovers and can be reheated easily. You can prep some ingredients the night before to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: casserole, crockpot, comfort food, beef, family meal