Description
Hearty Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole blends comfort and flavor in one satisfying dish. Midwestern families enjoy this simple, cheesy meal that provides warmth and nostalgia for home cooks who appreciate straightforward, delicious ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef
Potatoes and Cheese:
- 1 bag (30 ounces / 850 grams) frozen hashbrowns, thawed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C), creating an ideal cooking environment for the hearty casserole.
- Sizzle ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, cooking thoroughly and eliminating excess grease.
- Introduce chopped onions to the skillet, sautéing until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Combine thawed hashbrowns with sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and seasonings in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a creamy base.
- Incorporate the seasoned beef and caramelized onions into the hashbrown mixture, blending flavors uniformly.
- Fold in half of the shredded cheese, distributing it evenly throughout the casserole mixture.
- Transfer the entire preparation into a well-greased 9×13-inch baking dish, ensuring smooth spreading.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese across the top, creating a golden, melty surface.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, baking for 45-50 minutes until the edges bubble and the cheese turns golden brown.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5-7 minutes after removing from the oven, enabling flavors to settle and making serving easier.
Notes
- Customize meat options by swapping ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein profile.
- Enhance vegetable content by adding diced bell peppers or spinach to boost nutritional value and create more depth.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or pepper jack to transform the casserole’s flavor complexity.
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free cream of mushroom soup and checking ingredient labels carefully for hidden gluten sources.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg