Description
When the chilly weather sets in and your family craves a hearty, comforting meal, turn to the trusty Crock-Pot for a delicious Hamburger Potato Casserole. This slow-cooked dish is a perfect blend of tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and a creamy, cheesy sauce that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
- 5 small russet potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 2 pound ground beef
- 2 cans (10.5 ounce each) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it’s browned and crumbled. Add in any diced onions and cook until they’re translucent. Drain any excess fat and set the beef mixture aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir everything together until it’s well-blended.
3. Spray your Crock-Pot with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom, followed by half of the ground beef mixture, half of the soup mixture, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
4. Cover the Crock-Pot and cook the casserole on High for 3-4 hours or on Low for 6-8 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
5. Once the Crock-Pot Hamburger Potato Casserole is cooked, let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
To ensure your Crock-Pot Hamburger Potato Casserole turns out perfectly every time, keep these tips in mind:
– Use Russet Potatoes: Russet potatoes hold their shape well and become deliciously creamy when slow-cooked.
– Don’t Skimp on the Cheese: The shredded cheddar cheese adds a rich, gooey texture that takes this casserole to the next level.
– Adjust Cooking Time as Needed: Cooking times may vary depending on your Crock-Pot model, so be sure to check the potatoes for tenderness.
– Make Ahead and Freeze: This casserole freezes beautifully, so you can prepare it in advance and have a comforting meal ready to go on a busy weeknight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams