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Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole

Indulgent Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole for Cozy Nights

This Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole is a budget-friendly comfort food, layered with seasoned beef, crispy hashbrowns, and creamy cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Ground Beef 80/20 or 90/10
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 10.5 ounces Cream of Mushroom Soup Can
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can use fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper
  • 30 ounces Frozen Shredded Hashbrowns Thawed and drained
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Plus additional for topping
For the Top Layer
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Melted
  • 1 cup Additional Cheddar Cheese

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef with the chopped onion for 7-10 minutes until browned and onions are soft, then drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream into the beef mixture, and add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix thawed hashbrowns with melted butter and 1 cup of cheddar cheese until well coated.
  5. In the baking dish, layer half of the hashbrowns, then the beef mixture, and layer remaining hashbrowns on top, finishing with another cup of cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  7. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Ensure hashbrowns are completely thawed and drained to avoid soggy layers. Drain excess fat from the beef to enhance flavor.

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