This Cheesy Loaded Beef & Hash Brown Casserole is the ultimate comfort food! Layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy cheese sauce, crispy hash browns, and plenty of melted cheddar come together in one hearty, family-friendly bake. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or make-ahead dinners.
Ingredients
Servings: 8
For the Beef Layer
- 1½ lbs lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
For the Potato Layer
- 1 (30 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
For the Topping
- ½ cup crispy fried onions (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat until the beef is browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in the garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 1 minute and remove from the heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the hash browns, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, Parmesan, and 1½ cups of the cheddar cheese.
- Spread half of the hash brown mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Evenly layer the seasoned beef over the potatoes.
- Spread the remaining hash brown mixture over the beef.
- Top with the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- For an extra crispy top, broil for 2–3 minutes. Sprinkle with crispy fried onions and parsley before serving.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a fresh green salad.
- Pair with roasted broccoli or green beans.
- Enjoy with warm dinner rolls for a complete meal.
