Description
Hearty taco crock pot hashbrown casserole blends southwestern flavors with comforting potato goodness. Rich layers of cheese, meat, and crispy potatoes create a satisfying meal perfect for family gatherings and casual dinners you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 30 oz (850 g) frozen shredded hashbrowns
- 2 cups shredded taco-style cheese
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 oz (28 g) packet taco seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Other Ingredients:
- 10.5 oz (298 g) cheddar cheese soup
Instructions
- Brown ground beef with minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat, ensuring no pink remains. Drain excess fat thoroughly.
- Combine cooked beef, taco seasoning, cheddar cheese soup, frozen hashbrowns, and half the taco-style cheese in a large mixing bowl. Stir until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Lightly coat the interior of a 6-quart crockpot with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- Pour the prepared mixture into the crockpot, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Sprinkle remaining taco-style cheese over the top, creating a complete cheese layer.
- Cover and cook on low temperature for 4 hours or high temperature for 2 hours, until hashbrowns are tender and mixture is heated through.
- For a golden, crispy finish, transfer crockpot to oven and broil at 500°F for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle and mixture to set.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier dish.
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy casserole texture and enhance overall flavor profile.
- Swap frozen hashbrowns with fresh shredded potatoes for a more homemade taste and crispier result.
- Consider using low-fat cheese options to make the recipe more diet-friendly without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg