Taco Crock Pot Hashbrown Casserole Recipe
This Taco Crock Pot Hashbrown Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food perfect for busy days. Combining seasoned ground beef, shredded hashbrowns, cheesy soup, and taco-flavored cheese, this casserole is cooked low and slow in a crock pot for a hearty, flavorful dish that’s ideal for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Meat and Seasoning
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 oz packet taco seasoning
Base and Cheese
- 10.5 oz cheddar cheese soup
- 30 oz frozen shredded hashbrowns
- 2 cups shredded taco style cheese, divided
Instructions
- Prepare the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain the excess grease. Add the minced garlic and taco seasoning, stirring to combine and fragrant for about 1-2 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: In the crock pot, mix the cooked seasoned ground beef with the cheddar cheese soup, frozen shredded hashbrowns, and 1 cup of the shredded taco style cheese. Stir thoroughly to blend all components evenly.
- Cook in Crock Pot: Spread the mixture evenly in the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the hashbrowns are tender.
- Add Remaining Cheese: During the last 15 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded taco style cheese on top. Cover again and allow the cheese to melt and become gooey.
- Serve: Once cooked, give the casserole a gentle stir to combine the melted cheese on top with the rest. Serve warm as a satisfying main dish or side.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- For extra flavor, add diced green chilies or jalapeños into the mixture before cooking.
- If you prefer crispier edges, transfer the cooked mixture to a baking dish and bake under the broiler for 3-5 minutes.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger groups using a larger crock pot.
- Refrigerate leftovers and consume within 3 days for best quality.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
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