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    Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole

    Published: Jan 9, 2023 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole with ranch seasoning is an easy family dinner. #casserole #hamburger #dinner #easy

    Loaded with melty cheese and tangy ranch seasoning, this hamburger hashbrown casserole recipe is an easy meal that will please the whole family. As long as human beings are required to cook family meals on busy nights, casseroles will never go out of style. These effort-saving dishes are loaded with flavorful ingredients, yet minimal fuss is needed to prepare them.

    Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole.

    What is it?

    My hamburger hash brown casserole recipe features browned ground beef and shredded hash browns tossed with chopped onions, ranch seasoning, sour cream, and plenty of melted cheese. This easy casserole is perfect for feeding a crowd, or the perfect solution when you are craving a comforting family dinner.

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    • Butter - Olive oil can be substituted.
    • Extra lean ground beef - When making homemade hamburgers or a classic meatloaf, I typically recommend using 80/20 hamburger meat because of the added moisture it provides. However, the sour cream and shredded cheese will lend plenty of moisture to this delicious casserole so I recommend saving yourself some calories by using leaner beef for this easy recipe so it doesn't get too greasy. Anything like 90/10 or even 96/4 hamburger will work perfectly.
    • Kosher salt
    • Ground black pepper
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • Yellow onion 
    • Garlic cloves - ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder can be substituted.
    • Shredded hashbrowns - As much as I love my homemade shredded hash browns, I strongly recommend you use the frozen shredded hashbrowns found (or even tater tots) at your local grocery store when making a hashbrown caserole. Using shredded fresh potatoes never works well in casseroles, as they don't sufficiently soften during baking. This is because ice crystals pierce the internal structure of the potato shreds when freezing, which allows them to cook up softer than raw potatoes would.
    • Colby-Jack cheese - You can substitute mild cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese.
    • Green onions
    • Ranch seasoning packet
    • Sour cream
    • Milk

    How to Make It

    How to Make Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole.

    Begin making your hamburger hashbrown casserole by cooking the ground beef and diced onions in a large skillet with butter, salt, and black pepper. For maximum flavor, the beef should be well-browned. When you brown ground beef properly, the dark brown crust that begins to form on the crumbles of hamburger is what contains the most flavor. Then add garlic and Worcestershire sauce and cook for an additional two minutes.

    Next, combine the ground beef mixture with shredded hash browns, one cup of cheese, and green onions in a large bowl. In a separate dish mix together the ranch seasoning, milk, and sour cream. Then combine everything together in a casserole dish.

    This casserole fits perfectly in a 2-quart baking dish. Placing it in a preheated oven set to 375 degrees for 45 minutes will ensure the hash browns are properly cooked. Finally, add a layer of cheese on top of the casserole during the final 15 minutes of baking to ensure it doesn't burn.

    Serving Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole.

    How to Customize This Recipe

    I make my hashbrown hamburger casserole with simple ingredients like sour cream and ranch seasoning because I love the bright tangy flavor it adds to the dish. However, this is not the only great way to make this delicious recipe.

    If you want to get creative and make your own great meal, substituting the ranch seasoning, sour cream, and milk for an equal amount of brown gravy would be a great addition! You can take the gravy to the next level with your choice of flavorings such as onions, mushrooms, thyme, or sage. This would taste incredible with the hashbrown mixture! Although, if using brown gravy, I would probably swap the cheese with Provolone, or something similar to match the new flavor profile a bit better.

    Easy family casserole

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    • Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole with Rice
    • Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole with Egg and Cheese

    Storing and Reheating Leftovers

    Casseroles are typically best eaten fresh out of the oven, but any leftovers can be reheated easily in the microwave too. You could also reheat this dish in a 350 degree oven by covering the baking dish with aluminum foil so it doesn't dry out.

    Leftovers should be enjoyed within five days. Store the leftover casserole in the refrigerator using an airtight container, or at least cover the baking dish with plastic wrap.

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    Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole

    Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole

    Loaded with Colby Jack cheese and tangy ranch seasoning, this hamburger hash brown casserole is an easy dinner that will please the whole family.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes
    Resting Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 692kcal
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Equipment

    • 2 quart Baking dish
    • Large skillet

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 pound extra lean ground beef
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 medium onion (chopped)
    • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 16 ounces shredded hash brown potatoes (~4 cups)
    • 2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese (divided)
    • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
    • 1 ounce ranch seasoning packet
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • ¼ cup milk

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    • Add butter, hamburger, and chopped onions, along with salt and pepper to a skillet set over medium heat. Cook until hamburger is browned and onions are tender. Add Worcestershire sauce and minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
    • Remove mixture from skillet and place in a large bowl with hash browns, 1 cup of cheese, and chopped green onions.
    • In a separate dish combine ranch seasoning with sour cream and milk. Mix to combine then add it into the bowl containing the casserole mixture. Mix everything together.
    • Pour casserole into a 2-quart baking dish and place in oven for 30 minutes.
    • After 30 minutes sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese over the top of the casserole and return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is beginning to turn golden brown.
    • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

    Nutritional Information

    Calories: 692kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 747mg | Potassium: 940mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1215IU | Vitamin C: 12.3mg | Calcium: 563mg | Iron: 4.5mg
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    This recipe was originally published on April 26, 2019, on FoxValleyFoodie.com.

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    Comments

    1. Jeanne

      October 30, 2022 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      When my "select" eater says to make again... well, it's a good thing. And, when the rest of family agrees... even better.

      Reply
    2. Mama

      May 24, 2022 at 8:57 am

      5 stars
      The family loved this and will definitely be making again. Wondering if you can freeze leftovers after cooking??

      Reply
    3. greeneyes

      August 09, 2021 at 5:22 pm

      You dont cook hash browns first do you? or do you just put in with mixture raw?

      Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        August 10, 2021 at 8:22 am

        Don't precook them. They will bake in the oven.

        Reply
    4. Jennifer Kazee

      September 27, 2020 at 8:32 am

      5 stars
      My family loves this. I always have to double so we have leftovers 😊

      Reply
    5. Cherie Swatek Fedder

      May 02, 2019 at 10:50 pm

      For the Ranch dressing is 1oz a whole envelope or must I weigh out 1 oz.?

      Reply
      • Fox Valley Foodie

        May 03, 2019 at 7:38 am

        They are sold in 1 oz packets typically.

        Reply
      • Beachgirl

        October 26, 2019 at 12:58 pm

        I use a packet

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