Hamburger and Hash Brown Potato Casserole Recipe

Hamburger hash brown casserole with cheesy topping.

Hamburger and Hash Brown Potato Casserole Recipe

Enjoy our easy Hamburger and Hash Brown Potato Casserole. A cheesy, hearty dish perfect for busy weeknights and budget-friendly family meals.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword ground beef hash brown casserole, hamburger hash brown casserole

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 55

resting time 10

Total Time 1 25

Servings servings

Calories 719kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Ground Beef Mixture

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup diced yellow onions

For the Casserole

1(10.5) ounce can, cream of mushroom soup or use homemade cream of mushroom soup
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces sour cream (room temperature)
20 ounces hash browns (defrosted)
3½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided (2 cups for mixture, 1½ cups for melty cheese topping

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Place a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 pounds ground beef and 1 cup diced yellow onions. Break up the meat while it cooks and stir until meat is no longer pink and onions are soft — about 10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1(10.5) ounce can, cream of mushroom soup1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 8 ounces sour cream until it becomes smooth.
To the bowl, add 20 ounces hash browns (thawed) and 2 cups cheddar cheese and combine. Add the browned ground beef mixture to the creamy sauce and stir all the ingredients until they are well combined.
Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish and top it with the remaining 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or more until the top of the casserole is bubbly with melty cheese and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Let the hamburger hash brown casserole rest for 10 minutes before bringing it to the dinner table.

Notes

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Refrigerator Storage:
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Let this easy dinner casserole cool completely before covering to prevent condensation.

Freezer Storage:
Freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container.
This dish can be frozen before or after baking (I recommend wrapping the casserole dish tightly in foil and plastic wrap before freezing).
Be sure to label the dish with a date and reheating instructions.

Reheating Instructions:
From refrigerated: Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway.
For a whole casserole: Cover it with foil and heat it at 350°F for 20-30 minutes until it's hot throughout.
From frozen: Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator, then follow the refrigerated reheating instructions above. Add a sprinkle of fresh cheese when reheating for the best results.

I'm not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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