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Hashbrown Hamburger Casserole

This hashbrown hamburger casserole is the ultimate comfort food dinner. Made with ground beef, creamy sauce, and crispy hashbrowns, it’s cheesy, filling, and perfect for feeding a hungry crowd.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 607kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 ½ cups sour cream
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 32 ounces frozen shredded hashbrowns thawed
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until beef is browned; drain any excess grease.
    A bowl with raw ground beef and chopped onions, surrounded by small bowls containing melted butter, a creamy mixture, and other ingredients.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, hashbrowns, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
    A mixing bowl with cooked ground beef and onions on top of shredded hash browns, with small bowls of shredded cheese and broth nearby.
  • Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Drizzle melted butter over the top and sprinkle with remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese.
    Rectangular white baking dish filled with a mixture of shredded cheese, hash browns, and sausage, topped with more shredded cheese, on a white surface.
  • Bake uncovered for 60 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the top is golden brown.
    A baked casserole in a white dish, topped with melted cheese, hash browns, and ground meat, with fresh parsley garnish nearby.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Don’t forget to thaw your hashbrowns in advance.
  • For extra flavor, mix in some chopped garlic with the onions.
  • Sprinkle paprika on top before baking for a little color boost.

Storage

  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Reheating: Warm individual portions in the microwave or reheat in a 350°F oven until hot.
  • Freezing: Freeze assembled casserole (unbaked) for up to 3 months. Thaw before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 685mg | Potassium: 771mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 569IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 4mg