Description
Discover the delicious and budget-friendly Best Hashbrown Beef Bake Recipe, a comforting casserole that combines savory ground beef with crispy hashbrowns, topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this versatile dish is easy to prepare and satisfyingly hearty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 package (30 oz) shredded hashbrowns (frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cream of mushroom soup (or a homemade substitute)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Optional: sliced green onions or chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned; add diced onions and cook until translucent. Drain excess grease.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked beef, onions, sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Spread shredded hashbrowns evenly in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Pour the beef mixture over hashbrowns and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and add optional toppings like sliced green onions or chopped parsley.
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until bubbly and golden on top. Remove and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, top with crushed potato chips or fried onions for added crunch.
- Reheat leftovers in microwave or oven; store in airtight containers for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg