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This Hashbrown Hamburger Casserole is made up of layers of crispy hashbrowns, savory beef, and melty cheese. This is a hearty dinner that feels like pure comfort. It’s simple, filling, and budget-friendly — exactly the kind of meal I love for busy weeknights. If you liked my Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole or Fiesta Chicken Casserole, then you need to try this recipe!
👉 Finish the meal with my Berry Cobbler for the perfect dessert!
This Hashbrown Hamburger Casserole combines crispy hashbrowns, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheese for a budget-friendly dinner that feeds the entire family. Creamy, hearty, and easy to make — it’s comfort food made simple.
Table of Contents
- Step-by-Step Recipe Video
- What You’ll Need for Hashbrown Hamburger Casserole
- Ingredients List
- How to Make Hashbrown Hamburger Casserole
- Hashbrown Hamburger Casserole Variations
- Tips and Tricks
- Recipe FAQs – Hashbrown Hamburger Casserole
- Serving Suggestions
- Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- More Great Casserole Recipes
- Hashbrown Hamburger Casserole Recipe
Step-by-Step Recipe Video
Why you’ll love this recipe…
This casserole is a crowd-pleaser that’s as easy as mixing and baking. It’s perfect for using pantry staples and frozen hashbrowns you likely already have on hand. Plus, it reheats beautifully — making it great for leftovers or meal prep!
⏰ Ready In: 1 hour 10 minutes
🍂 Perfect For: Cozy weeknights or make-ahead freezer meals
🛒 Key Ingredients: Ground beef, hashbrowns, cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup
🍽️ Servings: 6
👩🍳 Difficulty: Easy
🧊 Make-Ahead Friendly: Refrigerates and freezes well
👉 Love beef casseroles? Try my Red Chili Chicken Enchiladas or Simple Cheese Ravioli Bake.
Made With Love,
What You’ll Need for Hashbrown Hamburger Casserole
- Ground beef – hearty base with simple seasoning.
- Frozen shredded hashbrowns – the crispy, golden topping and bottom layer.
- Cheddar cheese – melts perfectly into each bite.
- Cream of mushroom soup – binds everything together with creamy texture.
- Butter + milk – make the casserole rich and smooth.
👉 For another comforting casserole, try my Chicken Parmesan Casserole.
Ingredients List
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 10 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 20 oz shredded frozen hashbrowns
🔒 The printable recipe card below includes the full ingredient list and exact amounts — perfect for saving or printing for later.
How to Make Hashbrown Hamburger Casserole
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350℉.
Step 2: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble the ground beef.
Step 3: Drain excess grease, then stir in onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 4: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of cheese, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
Step 5: Stir in the hashbrowns plus a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 6: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray. Add the cooked ground beef to the bottom.
Step 7: Spread the hashbrown mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Step 8: Bake uncovered for 55 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
🔒 The step-by-step instructions are also available in the printable recipe card below — don’t forget to save it for later!
Hashbrown Hamburger Casserole Variations
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Add frozen mixed vegetables or diced onions for extra flavor.
- Use cream of chicken soup instead of mushroom for a milder taste.
- Top with crushed potato chips or French-fried onions for crunch.
👉 If you enjoy cheesy comfort food, try my Chicken Cordon Bleu Pockets.
My Pro TipS
Tips and Tricks
- Thaw hashbrowns slightly for easier mixing.
- Shred your own cheese for the creamiest melt.
- Let the casserole rest 5–10 minutes before serving to set up.
- Double the recipe and freeze one for later!
Recipe FAQs – Hashbrown Hamburger Casserole
Yes, assemble the casserole, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
Yes, freeze before or after baking for up to 2 months. Reheat covered until hot.
Absolutely — it adds extra texture.
👉 Try it with my Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake for dessert!
Serving Suggestions
- Green salad or roasted broccoli
- Garlic bread or dinner rolls
- Fresh fruit on the side
- Buster Bar Ice Cream Cake for dessert
Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: Store leftovers up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze before or after baking up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Bake covered or microwave until hot; add splash of milk if needed.
👉 For more hearty casseroles, see my Fiesta Chicken Casserole.
More Great Casserole Recipes
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Hashbrown Hamburger Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 10 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 20 oz shredded frozen hashbrowns
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Cook and season ground beef; drain grease.
- Whisk 1 cup cheese, soup, milk, butter. Stir in hashbrowns.
- Layer beef in dish, spread hashbrown mix, top with cheese.
- Bake 55 minutes until bubbly.
Video
Notes
- Use ground turkey to lighten it up.
- Freeze portions for future meals.
- Top with crispy onions for crunch.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I so wanted to like this dish due to the simple ingredients and I had these items on hand. Made it as noted and it was too watery and had a lack of taste. Hoping it was going to be more crunchy like hashbrowns typically are, but they were soft. If I decide to make again, I’ll have to doctor it up and make it crunchy, as well.