This taco hash brown casserole recipe is loaded with flavor. It has taco seasoned ground beef with crispy hash browns in a cheesy cream sauce, all topped with a layer of melted cheese. Every bite is addictive, and it's effortless to make!
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The Best Taco Hash Brown Casserole
This taco hash brown casserole is a hearty, comforting, satisfying casserole recipe you won't be able to get enough of.
Every bite is filled with a combination of flavors and textures, from the perfectly seasoned ground beef to the hearty hash browns and decadent cream sauce. There's a whole lot to love about this delicious casserole!
It's honestly so good, and it works equally well as a breakfast casserole, side dish, or main course. Trust me, after one bite, you'll be looking for excuses to make this casserole every week!
Since this taco hashbrown casserole recipe is so easy to make, you can serve it with something like this Jiffy jalapeño cornbread for the ultimate comfort food feast.
Why This Recipe Works
Quick and easy. All you have to do for this easy taco casserole is cook the ground beef, then combine all the ingredients, pile them in your casserole dish, and let it bake. No, I'm not kidding. It's that easy!
Crowd favorite. Everyone who tries this taco hash brown casserole absolutely loves it. I'm constantly getting compliments when I serve it to guests, so I know it'll be a hit when you serve it too!
Easy to customize. Just like all of my casserole recipes, there's tons of room to switch up the ingredients to make this recipe uniquely yours. You can add veggies, switch up the meat, or serve it with your favorite taco toppings.
Ingredients
Another thing I love about this easy taco hash brown casserole is that it's made with really simple ingredients. You might even have some of them on hand already!
Check out everything you'll need to make it:
- 1lb. ground beef
- 2 tbsp. taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 30oz. thawed frozen hash browns or fresh hash browns
- 10.5oz. cheddar cheese soup
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
By the way, if you're craving another cheesy ground beef and hash brown casserole, stock up on the frozen hashbrowns and give this hamburger hashbrown casserole a try next! Or if you have extra ground beef, you can make this Mexican ground beef casserole.
How To Make Taco Hash Brown Casserole
1. Prep work: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, then set it aside.
2. Cook the ground beef: Set a large skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once it's fully cooked, add the taco seasoning, salt, and pepper, then mix to combine.
3. Make the casserole filling: In a large bowl, mix the frozen hashbrowns, ground beef, cheddar cheese soup, and one cup of shredded cheese. Add the hash brown mixture to the prepared baking dish and top it with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
4. Bake and serve: Bake the casserole, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes. Let the casserole cool for a minute. Slice the cheesy taco hash brown casserole, serve warm, and enjoy!
Tips To Make The Best Recipe
- If using frozen hash browns, remember to thaw them and pat dry with paper towels so they don't add too much moisture to the casserole.
- Cover the casserole with tin foil for half of the baking time if you don't want the cheese to brown.
- Use other types of cheeses like parmesan cheese, extra sharp cheddar cheese, or mozzarella cheese.
- Add veggies, like chopped broccoli, carrots, onions, or sliced bell peppers, for a healthier casserole.
- Serve the finished casserole with your favorite taco toppings, like diced tomatoes, green onions, sour cream, sliced avocado, or Chipotle spicy salsa.
How To Store Taco Hash Brown Casserole
In the fridge: Store any leftover taco hash brown casserole in an airtight container or cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or a lid. The casserole will last in the refrigerator for about 4 days.
In the freezer: Allow the leftover casserole to cool completely, then transfer it to a freezer-safe bag or airtight container and freeze for about 2 months.
Reheating: Put the casserole back in a baking dish and warm it in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until heated through and the shredded cheese is melted. Let the frozen casserole thaw in the fridge overnight or add more reheating time.
More Casserole Recipes
- Tater tot taco casserole
- Taco casserole with Doritos
- Mexican cornbread casserole
- Bacon cheeseburger casserole
- Chicken hashbrown casserole
- Ham and hash brown casserole
- Hash brown casserole with corn flakes
Taco Hashbrown Casserole
This taco hash brown casserole recipe is loaded with flavor. It has taco seasoned ground beef with crispy hash browns in a cheesy cream sauce, all topped with a layer of melted cheese. Every bite is addictive, and it's effortless to make!
Ingredients
- 1lb. ground beef
- 2 tbsp. taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 30oz. thawed frozen hash browns or fresh hash browns
- 10.5oz. cheddar cheese soup
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180ºC). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the taco seasoning, salt, and pepper and mix.
- In a large bowl, mix the frozen hashbrowns, ground beef, cheddar cheese soup, and one cup of shredded cheese.
- Add the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes uncovered.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 641Total Fat: 39gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 630mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 5gSugar: 0gProtein: 29g
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