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Cheesy Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole

If you're craving an easy comfort food dinner, this hash brown casserole delivers big flavor with minimal effort. It's hearty, cheesy, easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks and family meals.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 442kcal
Author: Lori

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef I used 93/7
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 ½ cups sour cream
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided use
  • 30-32 ounce bag frozen shredded hashbrowns thawed
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
  • Cook the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat, until the beef is browned. Drain off any excess grease.
    2 pounds lean ground beef, 1 small onion
  • Add the cooked beef, mushroom soup, sour cream, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, thawed hashbrowns, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to a large bowl and mix until combined.
    10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup, 1 ½ cups sour cream, 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, 30-32 ounce bag frozen shredded hashbrowns, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Transfer the beefy hash brown mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
  • Drizzle melted butter over the top and top with remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese.
    2 tablespoons butter
  • Bake uncovered for 60 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly and the top is golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure the hash browns are thawed to avoid excess moisture.
  • Recipe makes 8 hearty servings or 10 smaller servings.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 705mg | Potassium: 875mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 442IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 4mg