Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole

Hamburger Hashbrown casserole serves up a double portion of potatoes. This delicious casserole is made with both hashbrowns and tater tots. It’s a hearty dinner recipe with ground beef and Cheddar cheese.

overhead view of hamburger hashbrown casserole in a baking dish and bowl.


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Hashbrown Dinner Casserole

Meat and potatoes. It doesn’t get any more basic than that. But it also doesn’t get any more comforting. This recipe contains ground beef and potatoes in two forms: hash browns and tater tots.

It is the kind of timeless meal that just makes you feel happy after eating. So, if you want more happiness in your life, you will definitely want to try this recipe. 

Why This Is the Hash Brown Casserole With Beef You Must Try 

The two kinds of potatoes used in this recipe may seem a little excessive, but the texture differences make this dish unique. The hash browns help to bind together the ingredients and give additional bulk to the casserole while the tater tot topping gets wonderfully crispy.

The dry Italian seasoning makes this a flavorful meal that is still appealing for younger kids who may be picky about what they eat.

Hash Brown Beef Casserole Recipe Ingredients

To make this hash brown casserole with hamburger, you’ll need:

  • Ground Beef
  • Onion
  • Italian Seasoning
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Shredded Frozen Hash Browns
  • Cream of Chicken Soup or Cream of Mushroom soup or Condensed Cheddar Cheese soup
  • Milk
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Velveeta
  • Tater Tots
hamburger hashbrown casserole ingredients on a tray.

How to Make Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole

To put together this hamburger hash brown dinner casserole:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Dice the onions and shred the cheese. Set aside.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Start browning the hamburger meat. If you use lean ground beef, add a tablespoon or two of oil to the skillet to prevent the meat from burning.
  5. Once the ground beef loses its bright red color, add the onions and continue to cook until the meat is fully cooked. 
browned ground beef and onions in a skillet.
  1. Remove the skillet from the heat and drain the grease.
  2. Add the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder to the ground beef mixture. Stir to combine.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the hash browns, can of creamed soup of your choice, milk, and cheese.
  4. Add the ground beef mixture to the mixing bowl and stir well to combine with the other ingredients. 
ground beef, cheese, and hashbrown mixture.
  1. Spread the ground beef mixture evenly in a well-greased 2-quart casserole or baking dish.
  2. Top with a single layer of tater tots.
  3. Put the casserole dish in the oven and bake until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy; about 30 to 45 minutes.
  4. Cool the casserole slightly on a wire rack before serving. 
cheesy hamburger hashbrown casserole in a glass baking dish.

What To Serve With Hashbrown and Hamburger Casserole 

Adding a vegetable side dish helps to round out the meal. Try maintaining the nostalgia vibe by making Honey Roasted Carrots, Green Beans, a Waldorf Salad, or Creamed Spinach

Are you a fan of Mexican-inspired food? While not top the casserole with sour cream, salsa, and some hot sauce to make a South of the Border version?

How To Store Leftover Casserole

Let the casserole come down to room temperature, and then cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil. If only a little casserole is left, it is best to transfer it to a smaller container first. 

You can keep the Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole in the fridge for up to 48 hours. 

The casserole will keep fresh in the freezer for up to two months.

How to Reheat This Casserole 

The best way to reheat a casserole is in an oven:

Thaw a frozen casserole in the refrigerator overnight. You’ll get better results with more even heating by allowing the potato and ground beef casserole to come up to room temperature before reheating. However, if you have to cook it directly from the fridge, try cutting the casserole into serving pieces before reheating. 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Cover the casserole dish with a lid or aluminum foil and heat for 20 to 30 minutes. 
  3. Remove the cover during the last five minutes of cooking time to let the casserole crisp up. 

How To Make This Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole Recipe Ahead of Time 

If you like making a week’s worth of meals at once, this is a great recipe to add to the meal rotation. 

Prepare the recipe as usual, but instead of baking, wrap the casserole well in aluminum foil and put it in the freezer. It should keep fresh for up to a month.

If you plan to make this dish ahead of time, make sure you are not using previously frozen beef. It is not a good idea to refreeze once frozen ground beef. 

overhead view of hamburger hashbrown casserole with tater tots.

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overhead view of hamburger hashbrown casserole in a baking dish and bowl.

Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole

With this cheesy hamburger hash brown casserole, the leftovers won't make it until the next day. 
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Tater Tot Casserole
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 522kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cups shredded hash browns thawed
  • 1 10.5-ounce can cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (Velveeta is a great substitute)
  • 2 pounds tater tots

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F, and grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • In a frying pan, brown the ground beef with the onion, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Drain the fat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the hash browns, soup, milk, cheese, and ground beef. Stir to combine.
  • Spread the mixture evenly in the greased casserole dish.
  • Place the tater tots in a single layer over the entire casserole.
  • Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until thoroughly heated and the tater tots are crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 935mg | Potassium: 688mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 13.1mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 3.2mg

About Stephanie Manley

I recreate your favorite restaurant recipes, so you can prepare these dishes at home. I help you cook dinner, and serve up dishes you know your family will love. You can find most of the ingredients for all of the recipes in your local grocery store.

Stephanie is the author of CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home, and CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home 2.

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  1. Amanda

    Which size dish is it? You have a 2 quart and then you say a 9×13 dish. And also tarot totals on bottom as written or on top as shown in the picture?

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