🥔 Hobo Hash Brown Casserole – Easy, Cheesy Comfort Food Dinner

If you love hearty, no-fuss meals, this Hobo Hash Brown Casserole is a must-try. Packed with seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, creamy sauce, and lots of melted cheese, this classic American-style casserole is perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or feeding a hungry family.

It’s simple, budget-friendly, and always a crowd-pleaser!

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• One-pan comfort food

• Budget-friendly ingredients

• Kid-approved casserole

• Perfect for meal prep

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• 🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp paprika

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

  • 1 (32 oz) bag frozen hash browns (shredded or diced)

  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for greasing dish)

  • Chopped parsley or green onions (optional, for garnish)

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  👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned. Drain excess grease.

  3. Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  4. In a large bowl, mix hash browns, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, and half of the cheese.

  5. Spread the beef mixture evenly in the baking dish.

  6. Top with the hash brown mixture and spread evenly.

  7. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top.

  8. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.

  9. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish if desired.

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  🧊 Storage & Reheating

  • Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days.

  • Freezer: Freeze baked casserole up to 2 months.

  • Reheat: Oven at 350°F or microwave until heated through.