Hamburger Potato Casserole
Submitted by shantell
Hamburger potato casserole with browned ground beef and onions layered over mashed potatoes and topped with melted cheddar. A five-ingredient shortcut dinner using frozen mashed potatoes.
YIELD
6 servingsPREP
15 minCOOK
35 minREADY
1 hrsFive ingredients and zero fuss. Frozen mashed potatoes get microwaved, browned ground beef and onions go on top, and a layer of cheddar cheese melts over everything in the oven. It’s a stripped-down shepherd’s pie that skips the from-scratch steps without losing the comfort.
Draining the beef thoroughly after browning is the one step that makes or breaks this casserole. Greasy meat on top of mashed potatoes creates an oily, unappetizing layer. Pour off every bit of rendered fat before layering.
The potatoes go in first, the meat and onions second, and the cheese on top. That order matters because the potatoes need to be the stable base, not a soggy topping.
Kitchen Tips
- Brown the beef while the potatoes microwave. Both take about the same time, so you’re not waiting around.
- Break the ground beef into small crumbles while cooking for even distribution across the casserole.
- Drain the beef in a colander, then blot with paper towels for extra grease removal.
- Cover the casserole while baking so the cheese melts evenly without browning too much on top.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).
Prepare entire package of potatoes in a microwaveable casserole dish according to the microwave directions on the package.
Meanwhile, in a skillet brown the ground beef and add onions.
Drain thoroughly.
When potatoes are done, put hamburger and onions over the potatoes and cover with cheese.
Cover and bake in oven until cheese is melted.
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