Description
This Cheesy Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish featuring browned ground hamburger and sautéed onions combined with crispy frozen hashbrowns, creamy mushroom soup, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a perfect meal for family dinners or potlucks, delivering rich flavors and a satisfying texture in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen hashbrowns (about 1 lb)
- 1 pound ground hamburger
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Brown the Hamburger and Sauté Onion: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent. Add the ground hamburger, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Continue cooking until the meat is browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Mix the Creamy Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well incorporated. Then add the cooked hamburger and onion mixture, mixing thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Add Cheese and Hashbrowns: Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and frozen hashbrowns until everything is evenly coated in the creamy mixture. This ensures every bite is cheesy and flavorful.
- Transfer to Baking Dish and Bake: Grease a casserole dish and spread the mixture evenly inside. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 minutes until the casserole is heated through, bubbly, and the top has turned a golden brown color.
- Let It Rest: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes. This resting time helps the casserole set, making it easier to slice and serve with clean portions.
Notes
- You can add chopped green bell peppers or mushrooms to the hamburger mixture for extra flavor and veggies.
- If you prefer a crispier top, sprinkle additional shredded cheddar cheese on top during the last 5-10 minutes of baking.
- Make sure to drain excess grease from the cooked hamburger to avoid a greasy casserole.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if cold from the fridge.
- Substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken soup if desired for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
