Description

This Hobo Hash Brown Casserole is a cozy, budget-friendly comfort dish loaded with crispy hash browns, savory ground beef, melty cheese, and a creamy sauce baked until golden and bubbly. Perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bag (26–30 oz) frozen hash browns, thawed slightly
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, corn, carrots)
1/2 tsp chili flakes

Instructions

Preheat: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a large baking dish.
Cook the beef: Heat olive oil in a pan, add onion and garlic, then add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
Mix the creamy base: In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Assemble casserole: Spread hash browns in the baking dish, top with beef mixture and vegetables, then pour the creamy mixture over everything.
Top and Bake: Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10–20 minutes until golden.
Rest & serve: Let it sit for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure hash browns are slightly thawed to prevent excess moisture. You can assemble this ahead of time and refrigerate before baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 480 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 850 mg
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 24 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg

Keywords: casserole, hash brown, beef, comfort food, easy dinner