Description
A comforting and hearty casserole featuring ground beef, crunchy hash browns, and creamy cheddar cheese, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 bag (30 oz) frozen hash browns
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the ground beef and onion: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion on medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat for a leaner dish.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture with the hash browns, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until everything is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Prepare the baking dish: Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- Spread the mixture: Pour the hash brown mixture into the dish and spread it out evenly for uniform cooking.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top, ensuring it creates a lovely, cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the casserole in your preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes. Keep an eye on it until it’s heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest before serving: Allow the casserole to sit for about 5-10 minutes to set. This helps it hold together better when serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider customizing with bell peppers or jalapeños. This dish can also be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg