Description
Hamburger hash brown casserole delivers pure comfort on a plate, combining crispy potatoes and hearty ground beef in one satisfying dish. Grab your favorite baking pan and prepare for a weeknight dinner that brings smiles to your family’s faces.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 large eggs
Produce:
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
Dairy and Pantry:
- 1 package (30 oz) frozen hash browns
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to precisely 350F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish to grease thoroughly with cooking spray.
- Grab a large skillet and brown 1 pound of ground beef over medium heat. Toss in diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until meat turns completely brown and vegetables soften.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and dump in 30 oz of frozen hash browns. Add the fully cooked beef mixture to the potatoes.
- Crack 4 large eggs into the bowl and pour 1 cup of milk over the ingredients. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper across the mixture.
- Stir everything together until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Fold in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring it’s mixed throughout.
- Transfer the entire blend into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 45-50 minutes. Watch for a golden-brown top and a set center that doesn’t wiggle when nudged.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. This helps the dish settle and makes cutting easier.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or a plant-based alternative to make this dish lighter and more diet-friendly.
- Drain excess fat from the beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy casserole texture and ensure a crisp top layer.
- Shred your own cheese instead of using pre-shredded varieties for better melting and a fresher flavor profile.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes after baking to help it set and make serving easier, which prevents the dish from falling apart on the plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg