Cheesy Hash Brown and Hamburger Casserole
Cheesy Hash Brown and Hamburger Casserole is our go-to comfort food for busy nights. It’s a simple, hearty, and flexible dish made with ground beef, shredded cheese, and frozen hash browns, perfect for weeknights or potlucks.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Casserole Dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or any ground meat of your choice
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced
- 30 oz frozen shredded hash browns
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup or use any 2 cans of preferred cream soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese plus 1 extra cup for topping
- 1-2 tsp garlic powder
- 1-2 tsp onion powder
- 1-2 tsp black pepper
- 1-2 cups French’s crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with diced onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine hash browns, cooked beef mixture, soups, sour cream, cheese (reserving 1 cup), and seasonings. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Spread evenly. Top with reserved cheese and crispy fried onions.
- Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbling.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to add chopped vegetables, swap the soups, or adjust the cheese type to suit your taste. Great for freezing and meal prep.