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5-Ingredient Hamburger & Potato Casserole: A Comfort Food Classic with Minimal Effort

This easy casserole combines savory ground beef, crispy hash browns, and cheesy goodness for a satisfying meal with minimal ingredients and effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 850
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 cups frozen hash browns
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Brown ground beef in a skillet; drain excess fat.
  3. Mix beef, hash browns, soup, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Transfer to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
  5. Top with shredded cheese and bake for 30-35 minutes.

Notes

This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and can be customized with your favorite toppings.