Description
A cheesy, creamy, and savory baked casserole made with ground beef, hash browns, and melty cheddar. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
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2 lb ground beef
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1 medium onion, chopped
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32 oz shredded hash browns, thawed
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2 cans cream of mushroom or chicken soup
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½ cup milk
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
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½ tsp pepper
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Optional: peas, mixed vegetables, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sour cream
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Cook beef and onion in a skillet until browned. Drain grease.
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In a large bowl, mix beef, hash browns, soup, milk, 1½ cups cheese, pepper, and any optional ingredients.
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Spread mixture into a greased 9×13” baking dish.
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Top with remaining cheese.
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Bake for 45–55 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
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Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Be sure to thaw and pat hash browns dry.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded.
- Tent with foil if cheese browns too fast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American