Hamburger and Hash Brown Casserole is delicious mix of cheese, hashbrowns and cooked ground beef. It takes just 15 minutes of easy prep and under 10 ingredients, making it the best weeknight dinner.
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Why this Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole Recipe is a Keeper
I love this recipe because this casserole recipe is delicious and is an easy weeknight meal that is always a hit. Another great thing about this recipe is that it’s a great budget-friendly recipe.
- Delicious Flavor: This hash browns ground beef casserole tastes amazing and is a hit every time.
- Consistent Results: This recipe for ground beef hash brown casserole turns out well every time you make it.
- Budget-Friendly: The ingredients are affordable and the recipe is cost-effective.
- Freezes Well: It’s great for making ahead and freezing for later. Perfect when you want a nice hot meal quick.
What is the Best Beef to Use for this Casserole?
The best beef to use for cheesy hamburger and potato casserole is a ground chuck blend. Ideally, you want an 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio.
Ingredient Notes to Make Hamburger and Hash Brown Casserole
You will need just a few super simple ingredients to make this recipe. If you don’t already have these ingredients around your kitchen, they’re all incredibly easy to find at your local grocery store.
- Ground Beef: You can use either fresh or frozen ground beef in this recipe.
- Cream of Mushroom Soup: You can use cream of chicken soup instead of you really don’t like mushroom soup.
- Hash Browns: Shredded hash browns are best! Any frozen hashbrown will work but shredded potatoes will distribute easiest.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole
When you prepare ingredients ahead of time, hamburger and hash brown potato casserole can become as simple as throwing everything together and baking. Prepping ahead can not only help you save time, but counter space too!
- Brown the Ground Beef: Brown up the ground beef in advance and store in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.
- Make Ahead: Make the whole hamburger potato casserole in advance and keep in the fridge. Just reheat in the oven before serving!
Pro Tip for this Easy Dinner Recipe
Grease the dish so the casserole does not stick.
How to Make Hamburger Casserole
This beefy hashbrown hamburger casserole recipe comes together in just 4 easy steps. It’s so quick and effortless, it will surely be added into your meal rotation.
These are the basic steps for making Hamburger and Hash Brown Casserole. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Preheat the Oven and Prep the Baking Dish
Preheat oven to 350℉ and grease a 9×13 casserole dish with cooking spray.
2. Cook the Beef
Add the ground beef, onions and minced garlic to a large skillet. Season with All Purpose Seasoning. Cook until beef is no longer pink and drain off excess fat.
3. Assemble the Casserole
In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef mixture, thawed hashbrowns, All Purpose Seasoning, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Stir until completely combined.
4. Bake and Top with Cheese
Add the browned hamburger meat mixture to the casserole dish and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the oven, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the casserole and bake until the cheese is melted.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftover Cheesy Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole
- Storing: Store any leftover hamburger meat potato casserole in airtight containers or wrap the casserole dish in foil well. This delicious recipe stays good in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat individual portions of easy cheesy hamburger main dish casserole in the microwave or bigger portions in the oven at 350 degrees.
- Using Leftovers: Enjoy cheesy potato casserole leftovers throughout the week for hearty lunches or quick and easy leftovers for dinner.
Variations and Substitutions for Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole
There are so many ways you can change this recipe to make it your own. Try using different proteins or experimenting with other flavors.
- Different Meat: Different ground meat such as turkey or chicken would also be delicious in this comfort food.
- Veggies: Add your favorite vegetables such as broccoli and mushrooms.
- Spices: Feel free to add other spices! Season with salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
Recipe FAQs to Make Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole
Some side dishes to serve with this beef and hash brown casserole could be Sweet Grilled Corn Salad, Air Fryer Garlic Bread or Parmesan Green Beans.
Your casserole could be soggy if you added frozen hashbrowns. When using frozen hash browns, be aware they will thaw in the casserole. The extra water will make the ground beef hashbrown casserole recipe soggy.
Yes! Feel free to swap for any low calorie ingredients you can find.
It’s recommended to thaw your hashbrowns before using to keep any extra moisture out of the casserole.
Expert Tips for Making This Ground Beef and Hash Brown Recipe
- Use Quality Ingredients: Opt for fresh ground beef, real cheddar cheese, and crispy hash browns for the best flavor and texture.
- Don’t Overcook the Beef: Cook the ground beef until it’s just browned, not overcooked. This will help it retain moisture and flavor.
- Layer Wisely: Layer the hash browns, cheese, and beef in a baking dish for a visually appealing and flavorful casserole.
- Top the Casserole: Customize your casserole with toppings your family will love like diced onions, bell peppers or mushrooms.
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Hamburger and Hash Brown Casserole
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds Ground beef, browned and drained
- 1 cup Onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons All Purpose Seasoning, divided
- 32 ounces Shredded hash brown potatoes, 1 package, thawed
- 10½ ounces Cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup Sour cream
- ½ cup Milk
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with a non stick cooking spray.
- Add the ground beef, onions and minced garlic to a large skillet. Season with 1½ teaspoons All Purpose Seasoning Blend. Cook until beef is no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat from the beef.
- Add the browned ground beef, thawed hashbrowns, 1/2 teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning blend, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Stir until completely combined.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the hash browns are golden and cooked through.
- Remove the casserole from the oven, top with remaining cheese and baking for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Christina’s Notes
- Use Quality Ingredients: Opt for fresh ground beef, real cheddar cheese, and crispy hash browns for the best flavor and texture.
- Don’t Overcook the Beef: Cook the ground beef until it’s just browned, not overcooked. This will help it retain moisture and flavor.
- Layer Wisely: Layer the hash browns, cheese, and beef in a baking dish for a visually appealing and flavorful casserole.
- Top the Casserole: Customize your casserole with toppings your family will love like diced onions, bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.