Get ready to transform your ordinary dinner into an extraordinary comfort food experience with Sissy's Crock Pot Hash Browns Dinner! This mouthwatering one-pot wonder is about to become your new family favorite, combining the crispy goodness of hash browns with savory ground beef and a creamy, cheesy finish that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this recipe proves that delicious meals don't have to be complicated!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 4 hrs
Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen hash browns
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by gathering the frozen hash browns, ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, shredded cheese, and chopped onion.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain any excess fat from the meat.
- Lightly grease the inside of the crock pot with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Layer the frozen hash browns as the first base layer in the bottom of the crock pot, creating an even foundation.
- Sprinkle the browned ground beef evenly over the hash browns.
- Distribute the chopped onions across the meat layer.
- Pour the cream of mushroom soup over the entire mixture, ensuring it covers the ingredients somewhat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring a balanced flavor profile.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top as the final layer.
- Cover the crock pot and set to low heat, cooking for 4 hours until the hash browns are tender and the cheese is melted.
- Once cooking is complete, let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve hot directly from the crock pot, portioning into individual servings.
Tips
- • For the most flavorful results, use fresh ground beef and brown it thoroughly before adding to the crock pot. • Don't skip draining the excess fat from the ground beef - this helps prevent a greasy final dish. • Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melting texture and flavor. • If you like a bit of extra kick, consider adding some garlic powder or a dash of paprika when seasoning. • Make sure to grease the crock pot well to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier. • For a lighter version, you can use lean ground beef or even ground turkey. • Let the dish rest for 10 minutes after cooking to allow the flavors to fully develop and the cheese to set. • This recipe is perfect for meal prep - it reheats wonderfully and tastes even better the next day!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 70mg
