If you’re looking for an easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love, this Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole with Cream of Mushroom is the perfect comfort food. Made with simple ingredients like ground beef, frozen hash browns, heavy cream, and cheese, this delicious casserole is a great way to bring everyone to the dinner table on busy nights.

Baked hamburger hashbrown casserole in a dish.

This hamburger hash brown casserole is a hearty and comforting twist on the classic funeral potatoes, making it perfect for a church potluck or family gathering. It includes ground beef, making it a complete main dish, whereas funeral potatoes are typically a side dish with no meat.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Easy meal: This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners when you need something quick.
Hearty meal: Packed with hamburger meat, creamy sauce, and melty cheese, this beefy casserole is a great meal for any occasion.
Simple: This hashbrown hamburger casserole is made with simple ingredients and is an excellent meal for picky eaters since it doesn’t include sour cream or green peppers.
Make-ahead friendly: Prepare it in advance and store it in the fridge for the next day.

Ingredients

Cooked Ground Beef – I use lean ground beef to minimize excess grease.
Frozen Hashbrowns – No need to thaw; frozen hash browns go straight from the bag into the casserole dish for an easy meal with great texture.
Cream of Mushroom Soup – For a rich, creamy sauce, I use organic cream of mushroom soup. It adds a deep, savory flavor to the hashbrowns casserole. If you prefer, organic cream of chicken soup works as a substitute.
Heavy Cream: A splash of heavy cream is added to the hashbrowns mixture for extra creaminess.
Beef Broth – I opt for organic beef broth, which is stirred into the browned ground beef to add depth of flavor and keep the mixture moist.
Spices – A mix of dried minced garlic, dried minced onion, parsley, salt, and black pepper enhances the ground beef mixture with simple, savory flavors. You can substitute with garlic powder and onion powder.
Cheddar Cheese – Lots of cheese makes this a delicious casserole. I always use freshly shredded cheddar cheese for the best melt and flavor.

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A golden, baked hamburger hashbrown casserole in a casserole dish

Baked hamburger hashbrown casserole in a dish, with a section cut out to reveal the creamy layers of ground beef, hashbrowns, and melted cheddar cheese.

How to Make Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole

This easy hamburger hashbrown casserole comes together with simple steps, making it a great meal for busy weeknights—mix, layer, bake, and enjoy! Here is how to make it:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large skillet, cook the hamburger meat, breaking it apart as it browns. Drain excess grease, then stir in beef broth, minced onion, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine frozen hashbrowns, cream of mushroom soup, heavy cream, 1 cup of shredded cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Spread half of the hashbrown mixture evenly in the bottom of a casserole dish.
Add the cooked ground beef meat mixture on top, then spread the remaining hashbrown mixture over the beef.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and bake for another 15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving, then garnish with fresh parsley or green onions.

A whole hamburger hashbrown casserole in a 9x13 baking dish.

What To Serve with Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole

Pair this ground beef hashbrown casserole with:

Storage Tips

Refrigerator: Store any leftover casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Reheat individual portions in the microwave or oven for an easy meal the next day.

More Casseroles You Will Love

Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole

This easy and comforting casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Simple ingredients come together to create a creamy, flavorful dish that’s perfect on its own or paired with your favorite sides. Make-ahead friendly this casserole is the ultimate comfort food!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Resting Time 10

Serving Size 6 people

Equipment

1 9×13 casserole dish

Ingredients

Ground Beef Mixture

1 ½ pound ground beef
½ cup beef broth
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced onion
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Hashbrown Mixture

26 ounce bag of frozen hashbrowns
½ cup heavy cream
2 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Topping

1 cup cheddar cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large skillet, cook the hamburger meat, breaking it apart as it browns. Drain excess grease, then stir in beef broth, minced onion, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine frozen hashbrowns, cream of mushroom soup, heavy cream, 1 cup of shredded cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Spread half of the hashbrown mixture evenly in the bottom of a casserole dish.
Add the cooked ground beef meat mixture on top, then spread the remaining hashbrown mixture over the beef.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and bake for another 15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving, then garnish with fresh parsley or green onions.

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