Crockpot Hamburger Potato Casserole Recipe
This Crockpot Hamburger Potato Casserole is a comforting and hearty one-pot meal perfect for busy days. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes, savory browned ground beef and onions, creamy mushroom soup sauce, and melted cheddar cheese cook low and slow in the crockpot, resulting in a tender, flavorful casserole that’s easy to prepare and sure to please the whole family.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes to 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh parsley or chopped chives
Instructions
- Brown the beef and onion: Cook the ground beef and chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat until the beef is browned and no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat to avoid greasiness.
- Prepare the potatoes: Wash and thinly slice the potatoes evenly (about 1/8 inch thick) to ensure even cooking without mushiness.
- Layer the ingredients: In the crockpot, layer half the potatoes first, then half the cooked beef and onion mixture, followed by a portion of shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, beef, and some cheese.
- Mix and pour sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour this evenly over the layered ingredients in the crockpot to add creaminess and moisture.
- Cook on low: Cover and cook the casserole on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Add finishing cheese and herbs: About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top of the casserole. Cover again to melt the cheese. Garnish with fresh parsley or chopped chives if desired before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to slice the potatoes evenly and thinly to ensure they cook thoroughly in the crockpot.
- Draining the cooked ground beef reduces excess grease and makes the casserole less oily.
- The cream of mushroom soup can be substituted with cream of chicken or celery soup for a different flavor.
- Use sharp cheddar for a more pronounced cheese flavor, or mild cheddar for a subtler taste.
- This casserole can be prepared the night before and cooked in the morning for convenience.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
Keywords: crockpot casserole, hamburger potato casserole, slow cooker dinner, ground beef casserole, easy comfort food
