👩🍳 Instructions
1. Simmer in Broth
Place potatoes in a pot and cover with broth.
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Cook until very tender — about 15–20 minutes.
2. Drain & Reserve Broth
Drain potatoes, saving ½ cup of the cooking broth.
3. Mash
Return potatoes to the pot.
Add butter and mash until smooth.
4. Creamy Finish
Gradually stir in warm milk or cream and reserved broth.
Adjust until you reach your desired consistency.
5. Season & Serve
Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with chives or parsley.
Serve warm and enjoy!
🌟 Why You’ll Love It
Flavor Boost: Broth infuses potatoes with savory depth
Creamy Texture: Butter, milk, and broth make it silky smooth
Simple Upgrade: Just one change transforms the whole dish
Versatile: Perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts
Naturally gluten-free and easy to adapt for vegetarians
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp mustard (optional)
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
3 cups cooked egg noodles (or any pasta)
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup crushed crackers or breadcrumbs (for topping)
Instructions:
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the beef: In a skillet, brown the ground beef with onion and garlic over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
Mix the sauce: Stir in cheddar cheese soup, cream of mushroom soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard (if using), salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Combine: Add cooked noodles to the beef mixture and mix well. Transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Top with cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top, followed by crushed crackers or breadcrumbs.
Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 5-10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Serve hot! Let it cool slightly before serving.
Variations:
Add diced bell peppers or mushrooms for extra veggies.
Swap ground beef for ground turkey or sausage.
Use tater tots instead of noodles for a hamburger tater tot casserole twist!
Enjoy your cheesy, comforting hamburger casserole!
