Description
Hearty hamburger hash brown casserole combines classic comfort ingredients for a satisfying midwestern meal. Crispy potato layers and seasoned ground beef create a simple, crowd-pleasing dinner you’ll want to serve again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 bag (30 ounces / 850 grams) frozen hash browns
- 1 1/2 cups (170 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F, creating an ideal cooking environment for the hearty casserole.
- In a sizzling skillet, thoroughly cook ground beef with diced onions until meat is completely browned, carefully draining any accumulated fat.
- Create a rich, creamy mixture by blending hash browns with sour cream, condensed soup, and a generous portion of shredded cheese, then fold in the seasoned beef until perfectly integrated.
- Transfer the robust filling into a well-greased baking dish, ensuring an even, smooth distribution across the surface.
- Generously sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top, creating a tantalizing golden cheese layer.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 40-45 minutes until the surface turns a beautiful golden brown and the edges become delightfully bubbly.
- After removing from the oven, let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, allowing the ingredients to settle and flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content and create a healthier version of the casserole.
- Swap regular sour cream with Greek yogurt for a protein-packed, lower-calorie alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Add diced bell peppers or mushrooms to boost vegetable content and enhance nutritional value of the dish.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or pepper jack to create unique flavor profiles and keep the recipe exciting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg