Description
Crockpot Hamburger Potato Casserole is a comforting, easy-to-make slow cooker meal that layers tender ground beef, thinly sliced potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese with a creamy mushroom sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this hearty one-pot dish delivers rich, cozy flavors with minimal effort and cleanup.
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
Fresh parsley or chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned; drain fat.
2. Wash and thinly slice potatoes evenly.
3. Layer half potatoes, half beef-onion mix, and some cheese in crockpot; repeat layers.
4. Whisk soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; pour over layers.
5. Cook on low for 6–8 hours until potatoes are tender.
6. Add remaining cheese 15 minutes before serving; garnish with parsley or chives.
Notes
Slice potatoes evenly for perfect texture.
Drain beef fat for a lighter casserole.
Add milk halfway through if mixture looks dry.
Cooking on low develops the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg