Description
Comfort meets convenience in this hearty hamburger hashbrown casserole, blending savory ground beef with crispy potato layers. Cheesy, satisfying, and perfect for family dinners, you’ll love how quickly this crowd-pleasing dish comes together for a memorable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 bag (20 ounces / 567 grams) frozen hashbrowns
- 2 cups (226 grams) cheddar cheese
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 milliliters) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F, creating an ideal environment for the casserole to develop rich, melded flavors.
- In a heavy skillet, transform the ground beef into a savory foundation by sautéing it with finely diced onions and minced garlic, ensuring thorough cooking and eliminating excess grease.
- Craft a creamy base by combining the hashbrowns with cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and a delicate balance of seasoning, creating a luxurious texture.
- Prepare a greased baking vessel and distribute an initial layer of the hashbrown mixture, establishing a robust foundation for the dish.
- Carefully arrange the seasoned ground beef as a hearty middle layer, ensuring even coverage across the hashbrown base.
- Complete the casserole by applying the remaining hashbrown mixture, creating a smooth, uniform surface.
- Generously crown the dish with a blanket of shredded cheddar cheese, which will melt into a golden, tantalizing crust during baking.
- Transfer the assembled casserole to the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 45-50 minutes until the top achieves a beautiful golden-brown hue and the edges bubble with anticipation.
- After removing from the oven, permit the casserole a brief resting period, allowing the ingredients to settle and intensify their combined flavors before serving.
Notes
- Customize protein options by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- Enhance flavor by adding diced bell peppers or mushrooms to the ground beef while cooking for extra nutrition and taste complexity.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium cream of mushroom soup and carefully measuring salt to control overall dish saltiness.
- Create a crispy top layer by broiling the casserole for 2-3 minutes after baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg