Serve up a smile with a delicious hamburger hash brown casserole.
Growing up, it seemed like we were always on the go; whether it was swim lessons, soccer, or martial arts, there was never a dull moment and barely any downtime. Mom always seemed like a superhero in the kitchen, making magic out of very little and doing it in a flash. We never went hungry and always had a delicious meal to share, partly due to recipes like this hamburger hash brown casserole. One-pot meals like this saved us time and time again — not only are they quick to prepare and have very little clean up, they are incredibly delicious.
This hamburger hash brown casserole is a fantastic take on those old-fashioned casserole recipes, an updated version if you will. It’s reminiscent of a classic shepherd’s pie with a fraction of the time and effort. This recipe will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters, especially the little ones. It’s hearty, beefy, cheesy, and crispy. So many amazing flavors and great textures all combined in one. Another wonderful thing about this recipe is that it is a complete meal with everything you need in a single serving.
Casseroles, the magical one pot meal.
Families everywhere seem to love casseroles (I know mine does). They are incredible time savers and great at using leftovers and food on hand. You can combine so many delicious flavors and then bake them up, creating an edible masterpiece. This hamburger hash brown casserole is the perfect example of what a good casserole should be.
Minimal effort and quality ingredients with very little prep required, all baked to perfection. A single serving is a complete meal all on its own, a little bowl of happiness, if you will. Casseroles are also the perfect way to “hide” those good-for-you veggies those picky eaters in the family might normally shy away from.
How to Make Ahead and Store?
This meal is perfect when made in advance. Follow the easy steps above to cook it as directed. Next, you can either cool it down in the pan or you can portion it into single servings and then cool it down. This is my favorite option as it makes reheating only what you need a lot easier. When you store it in airtight containers, the hamburger hash brown casserole will last up to five days in the fridge or up to three months in the freezer.
Serving Suggestions
This hamburger hash brown casserole is a delicious and complete meal all by itself. That doesn’t mean you can’t jazz it up or add a few sides. To easily bulk up the meal, you can add in your favorite vegetables. A defrosted bag of mixed vegetables makes a wonderful addition and adds vitamins and minerals. Try substituting the cheddar cheese for Swiss or Gruyère cheese, and, as I said earlier, you can switch out the ground beef for shredded chicken for a whole new take.
If you enjoy this meal, then I have a few others I recommend as well. These Stuffed Peppers are super simple and very tasty, while this Slow Cooker Salmon takes all the guesswork out of cooking fish. Going back to the one-pot theme, this Healthy Jambalaya is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 30- ounce package frozen hash browns thawed
- 1 10.5- ounce can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic with salt and pepper until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent. Drain any excess fat.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked beef mixture, thawed hash browns, cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, and one cup of cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 50 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly and the hashbrowns start to brown.
- Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheddar cheese over the top and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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