Directions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion, cooking until the beef is browned and the onions are soft. Drain excess fat.
- Add seasonings: Stir in garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing until evenly combined. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the creamy mixture: In a large bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and ¾ cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until smooth.
- Combine beef and hash browns: Add the cooked beef mixture and thawed hash browns to the creamy mixture. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Assemble the casserole: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving to allow it to set slightly.
Recipe Details
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Servings: 6–8
Difficulty: Easy
Course: Main Dish
Variations & Substitutions
- Swap cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken or celery soup for a different flavor.
- Use cooked diced ham or shredded rotisserie chicken instead of ground beef for variety.
- Add chopped bell peppers or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version.
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