Description
This Cheesy Bacon Cheeseburger Potato Casserole combines the savory flavors of a classic burger with creamy, tender potatoes and crispy bacon for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds russet potatoes (peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes)
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon (chopped)
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
- 1 cup ketchup
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Boil potatoes in salted water for 10-12 minutes until tender; drain.
- Cook bacon until crispy, remove, then brown ground beef in bacon fat.
- Sauté onions with beef, add spices, ketchup, and milk; simmer briefly.
- Layer potatoes, meat mixture, and cheese in the dish; top with bacon.
- Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncovered for 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Keywords: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in oven at 350°F for best texture.