Hamburger and Potato Casserole

I have a soft spot for creamy casseroles and this ground beef and potato one ticks all the boxes when it comes to flavor and ingredients without using ready-made soups. The cheesy beef potato bake makes an easy midweek meal or delicious side dish for larger gathering such as Easter or Mother’s Day.

Just like my chicken potato and broccoli casserole, a creamy Alfredo cottage cheese sauce combines everything perfectly and the oven bakes the beef, potatoes, and sauce for you at the same time. Comfort food made easy!

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• Beef – I use lean ground beef with 15% fat but a higher fat content works well too. You can even substitute a portion with ground pork or use pre-seasoned breakfast sausage or chorizo to spice things up a bit.
• Potatoes – Diced roasting potatoes such Yukon Gold, red, or russet potatoes work best. Potato slices would work well too. Hash browns are another convenient option.
• Veggies – The white of the green onions are used to flavor the beef while the green tops add extra color and flavor to the casserole as a whole. Add other vegetables including including mushrooms, peas, corn, or green beans to make it a complete meal.
• Garlic – I use fresh garlic in this recipe but you can substitute it with 1 tsp of garlic powder for the beef mixture and 1/2 tsp for the sauce.
• Cheese – The 3 cheese hamburger casserole is made with an easy cottage cheese Alfredo sauce. You’ll need full-fat cottage cheese, shredded parmesan, and mozzarella cheese for the topping. You can use a low-fat cottage cheese but it will become more watery and tastes less creamy. Cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack make good substitutes for mozzarella cheese.
• Milk – Whole milk works best but lighter versions or even cream can be used for a more indulgent variation.

1. Season the ground meat in a heated pan.

2. Brown the hamburger meat and add the white ends of the green onions and fresh garlic.

3. Add diced potatoes to a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.

4. Add the green ends of the green onions, reserving a tablespoon as a garnish for later.

5. Transfer the ground meat mixture to the casserole dish.

6. To make the sauce, simply blend up cottage cheese, milk, grated parmesan, garlic, salt, and black pepper.

7. Drizzle the sauce on top and mix to combine everything.

8. Add a generous layer of quick-melting cheese to the top and bake it for 40 minutes.

1. Oven temperature: Make sure the oven has reached 400F (200C) and is ready or the potatoes won’t be cooked.
2. Prevent dry beef: By initially undercooking the beef, you prevent it from getting rubbery and dry during the oven cooking.
3. Rest up: Resting the cooked casserole for 10 minutes after cooking allows the juices to redistribute and settle, making it easier to serve and enjoy the ground beef casserole with potatoes.