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A scoop of cheesy ground beef hashbrown casserole on a white plate, showcasing the creamy layers of meat and sauce.

Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole: The Ultimate Comfort Dish

This Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole is the ultimate one-pan wonder, layering savory ground beef, a creamy cheese sauce, and crispy hashbrowns. It's a hearty, satisfying, and easy weeknight meal the whole family will love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs lean ground beef 85/15 or 90/10 recommended
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 1 bag (30 oz) frozen shredded hashbrowns do not thaw
  • 1/4 cup butter melted

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Large Bowl

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium-high heat until the meat is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, Worcestershire sauce, 1 cup of the shredded cheese, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add the cooked ground beef mixture to the bowl with the sauce and stir to combine everything evenly.
  6. Spread the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  7. In a separate bowl, toss the frozen hashbrowns with the melted butter until they are well-coated. Spread the hashbrowns in an even layer over the beef mixture.
  8. Bake, uncovered, for 40-50 minutes, until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the hashbrowns are golden brown.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
  10. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating: Reheat individual portions in the microwave or a larger portion in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.
Make-Ahead: Assemble the casserole without the hashbrown topping and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, add the buttered hashbrowns and bake as directed, adding 10-15 minutes to the cooking time.
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