Meaty Hash Browns Potato Casserole

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Meaty Hash Browns Potato Casserole—a hearty, cheesy, and flavor-packed dish that's perfect for dinner or a crowd-pleasing brunch. Featuring crispy shredded hash browns, savory ground beef, and a creamy blend of sour cream and cheddar cheese, this casserole is elevated with fragrant Italian seasoning and a golden panko breadcrumb topping. The addition of sautéed onions and garlic brings depth to every bite, while a garnish of fresh parsley adds brightness to the dish. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make casserole offers a satisfying balance of textures and flavors, making it an irresistible choice for family meals and gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 32 oz frozen shredded hash browns
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 10.5 oz (1 can) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup milk
• 4 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess fat and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent. Remove from heat.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, sautéed onion and garlic, frozen hash browns, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese (reserving 1/2 cup for topping), milk, melted butter, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the top, followed by the panko breadcrumbs.

Step 7

Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh pop of color and flavor. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(5472.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6443.9

Total Fat 408.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 189.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 47.6g
Cholesterol 932.3mg	0%
Sodium 18870.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 469.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.4g	0%
Total Sugars 118.8g
Protein 251.1g	0%

Vitamin D 1032.1IU	0%
Calcium 4667.3mg	0%
Iron 20.6mg	0%
Potassium 8885.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.0%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 28.6%