Description
Hearty hamburger hashbrown casserole delivers classic comfort with layers of ground beef, crispy potatoes, and melted cheese. Midwestern home cooking shines through this simple, satisfying dish that brings families together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 lb ground beef (lean preferred)
- 30 oz (850 g) frozen hashbrowns, thawed (shredded or diced)
- 1 can (10.5 oz/298 g) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsps butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, thoroughly breaking it into crumbly pieces and draining any accumulated fat.
- Using the same skillet, melt butter and gently sauté finely chopped onions and minced garlic until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Create a creamy sauce base in a spacious mixing bowl by whisking together cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Fold the sautéed onion and garlic mixture, browned ground beef, and thawed hashbrowns into the creamy sauce, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Transfer the combined mixture to a greased casserole dish, spreading it uniformly to create an even layer.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the top, and optionally add crumbled bacon or additional vegetables for extra flavor and texture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, watching for a bubbly, golden-brown surface that indicates the casserole is thoroughly heated.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before garnishing with freshly chopped green onions and serving hot.
Notes
- Customize the protein by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for a lighter version.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium cream of mushroom soup and controlling salt during seasoning.
- Add extra vegetables like diced bell peppers or spinach to boost nutritional value and create more texture.
- Make it gluten-free by selecting gluten-free cream of mushroom soup and verifying all ingredient labels carefully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg