Cheesy Hash Brown and Hamburger Casserole (Print Version)
Hearty casserole with ground beef, frozen hash browns, cream of chicken and mushroom soup, sour cream, and cheddar cheese, topped with fried onions.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Casserole
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1 lb ground beef (or any ground meat you like)
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1 yellow onion, diced
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4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
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30 oz bag frozen shredded hash browns
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1 can cream of chicken soup
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1 can cream of mushroom soup (or use 2 cans of any cream soup you like)
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1 cup sour cream
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8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese (plus 1 more cup for topping)
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1 to 2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 to 2 teaspoons onion powder
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1 to 2 teaspoons black pepper
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1 to 2 cups French's fried onions
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
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Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are softened. Drain any excess grease and set the meat aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the frozen hash browns with both cans of soup. Add the sour cream and 8 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Hold off on adding salt until the end - the soups and cheese already have plenty of salt.
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Mix in the cooked ground beef until everything is well combined. Spread the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake uncovered for about 45 minutes.
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After 45 minutes, remove the casserole from the oven. Top with the remaining cup of cheese and the French's fried onions. Return to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the onions are golden brown and crispy.
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Taste and add salt if needed. Serve hot and enjoy this simple, hearty comfort food!
# Notes:
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You can use any combination of cream soups you like - chicken, mushroom, celery, or potato all work great.
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Don't add salt until the end - the soups and cheese are already salty.
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The hash browns don't need to be thawed - just use them frozen right from the bag.
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The fried onions on top add a delicious crunch - don't skip them!
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This is a great make-ahead dish. Assemble everything, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.