Whether you are looking for a hearty breakfast or a savory dinner, that can satisfy your cravings any time of day, you need to look no further than this Hash Brown Taco Casserole!
This easy recipe is a family favorite and it makes a fast and flavorful meal that combines the convenience of pre-cooked shredded hash browns with the irresistible flavors of a classic taco.
❤️ Why you'll love it
Quick dinner: made with simple ingredients this taco hashbrown casserole recipe is an easy comfort food dinner for busy weeknights and one the whole family will love.
Versatile: this delicious casserole can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner
Customizable: you can easily use chicken or sausage in place of the ground beef, or make it meatless and use chopped seasoned gluten steaks, black beans, or seasoned tofu crumble.
🥘 Ingredients
Fresh tomatoes
Refrigerated Shredded Hash Browns: I like to use Simply Potatoes Shredded Hashbrowns.
Light cream or half and half
Sharp Cheddar cheese
Chili powder
Cumin Powder
Salt
Black pepper
Ground Beef
Fresh garlic
White onions
Green onions
🔪 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9 inch round casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef with minced garlic, and diced onions until meat is browned and onions are translucent. Drain excess fat from ground beef mixture and discard.
- In a large bowl combine refrigerated hash brown potatoes, eggs, light cream, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, chili powder, cumin powder, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined. Add ground beef and stir to combine.
- Transfer potato mixture into prepared baking dish. Using the back of a spoon, pat mixture down into dish until compact.
- Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes. Remove from oven and place remaining ½ cup cheese and sliced tomatoes on top of the casserole. Bake another 15 minutes, until cheese has melted.
- Serve topped with sour cream and sliced green onions
🥄 Equipment
9-inch round casserole dish
Large skillet
Meat masher
Flat head wooden spoon
Large bowl
🥫Storage
Refrigerate: store leftover casserole in an airtight container in the fridge up to 5 days.
Freeze: store in a freezer safe container up to 3 months.
Reheat: warm thawed casserole covered with foil in a 350 degree oven or in the microwave until heated through
📖 Hash Brown Taco Casserole Variations
Vegetarian Twist: Skip the ground beef and stir in a can of drained and rinsed black beans, ½ cup of corn, diced red bell pepper, and green peppers each; Top with vegetarian-friendly ingredients like guacamole.
Spice It Up: Adjust the heat level to your liking by adding a 4 ounce can of green chiles or use pepper jack cheese in place of cheddar.
Breakfast Edition: Serve this casserole with a fried or poached egg and top with your favorite toppings for a breakfast twist.
💭 Tips
- Make your own homemade taco seasoning and use 1-½ tablespoons in place of the spices.
- Thawed frozen hashbrowns can be used in place of refrigerated hash browns.
🙋 FAQ's
Can I make this casserole ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble it the night before and refrigerate it, then bake as instructed when you're ready.
What are some good toppings for this Mexican hashbrown casserole?
Try toppings like diced tomatoes, sliced olives, diced avocado, salsa, or fresh cilantro for added flavor and texture.
📚 Related Recipes
Homemade Corned Beef Hash and Eggs is a good dish for breakfast or dinner.
Taco fans will love these Healthy Breakfast Tacos.
This Chicken Taco Soup is an easy and delicious low carb recipe the whole family will love.
These Homemade Hash Browns are delicious as a side to eggs, whether it is for breakfast or dinner!
Homemade Enchilada Sauce is delicious served over top of this Hash Brown Taco Casserole or for making your favorite enchilada recipe.
🍽 Serve with..
Serve this delicious Mexican hashbrown casserole with your favorite taco toppings like chopped avocado, sliced black olives, sour cream, and salsa.
📖 Recipe
Hash Brown Taco Casserole
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Ingredients
- 3 small tomatoes , sliced
- 1 tablespoon green onion , chopped
- 20 ounces refrigerated hash brown shreds
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup light cream
- 1½ cup shredded cheddar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon salt Salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ pound 80/20 ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ medium onion diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9 inch round casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef with minced garlic, and diced onions until meat is browned and onions are translucent. Drain excess fat from ground beef mixture and discard.
- In a large bowl combine refrigerated hash brown potatoes, eggs, light cream, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, chili powder, cumin powder, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined. Add ground beef and stir to combine.
- Transfer potato mixture into prepared baking dish. Using the back of a spoon, pat mixture down into dish until compact.
- Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes. Remove from oven and place remaining ½ cup cheese and sliced tomatoes on top of the casserole. Bake another 15 minutes, until cheese has melted.
- Serve topped with sour cream and sliced green onions.
Shelly lutz says
what section of the store is Simply hash Browns, if they are not frozen?
Shelby Law Ruttan says
You should be able to find them in the refrigerated section, usually near the eggs.
Claudia Lamascolo says
this looks fabulous and perfect for Cinco De Mayo cant wait to try it!
Ashley Kolpak says
I would make the cheesy hash brown cups
Amanda Whitley says
i would make a breakfast bowl with potatos, eggs ,sausage and cheese.
Tina W says
I would make the Cheesy Hash Brown Cups.
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Having the potatoes already prepped really makes this go fast!
Megan says
Love using Simply Potatoes to cut down on prep time! This pie would be a hit in our house
beth says
I would make the crunchy topped cheesy hash browns.
Shinee says
OMG, taco pie? Sounds amazing! I love the hashbrown addition!
Sue says
Does the ground beef get added to th hash brown mixture?
Shelby says
Yes, the ground beef is cooked then added to the hash brown mixture.
Carlee says
I love using hash browns as a crust for breakfast pizza. I cam't wait to try this though!
Angela Current says
This looks like something we must have this weekend!
Tim says
We are a barbecue family, especially in the summer, so we eat a lot of potato salad as a side dish. They have a recipe for cheddar and bacon potato salad on their website that would be good any time of year or any time of day.
Gina Lane says
I love hash brown casserole with lots of cheese and bacon.
angel says
oh this looks so yummy I am going to make this my son will love it.
Thanks for sharing
Susan Christy says
Crunchy Topped Cheese Hash Browns is my favorite brunch recipe using Simply Potatoes Hash Browns.