Description
This Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole is the perfect comfort food, featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, crispy hash browns, and melted cheese. Easy to make with simple ingredients like ground beef, hash browns, sour cream, and cheese, this hearty casserole is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 bag (30 oz) frozen hash browns, thawed
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, paprika, or favorite seasonings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until softened. Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- In a large bowl, combine hash browns, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, and 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly in a greased casserole dish.
- Layer the hash brown mixture over the beef.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken for a different flavor.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, corn, or peas for extra nutrition.
- For a crunchy topping, add crushed crackers or breadcrumbs in the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg