Description
A delicious and hearty Crispy Layered Cheeseburger Casserole that combines layers of beef, cheese, and crispy hash browns for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 cups shredded lettuce (for layering)
- 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns (thawed)
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper
- Fresh chives (chopped, for garnish)
- Cooked bacon crumbles (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix thawed hash browns with melted butter, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Press half the mixture into a greased 9×9 baking dish to form a base. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- In a skillet, cook onion until softened. Add garlic and sauté briefly.
- Stir in ground beef, Worcestershire, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, combine mayo, sour cream, mustard, and half the shredded cheddar.
- On top of the crispy potato base, spread half of the beef mixture.
- Add shredded lettuce layer.
- Spread creamy cheese mixture.
- Add mozzarella and more cheddar.
- Repeat layers if desired, finishing with the remaining crispy hash browns on top.
- Sprinkle the top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Top with chives and bacon crumbles.
- Slice into squares and serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preference.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg