Ground Beef Hash Brown Casserole – Easy & Irresistible!
This Ground Beef Hash Brown Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, packed with savory seasoned beef, crispy hash browns, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners, brunch, or meal prep, this easy-to-make dish is creamy, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb 450g ground beef
- 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns thawed
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Drain any excess grease and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked beef, shredded hash browns, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, sour cream, and cream of mushroom soup. Stir until evenly combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
- Drizzle melted butter over the cheese for extra crispiness.
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- If you want an extra crispy top, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Meat Variations: Swap ground beef for ground turkey, chicken, or sausage.
- Cheese Options: Try pepper jack, Monterey Jack, or smoked gouda for different flavors.
- Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the casserole up to 24 hours in advance, refrigerate, and bake when ready
Storage & Reheating Instructions
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze in portions for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes or microwave in 30-second intervals until heated through.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving - Based on 6 Servings)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Protein: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 2g
- Calcium: 180mg
- Iron: 2.5mg