Taco Crock Pot Hashbrown Casserole Recipe
A hearty and flavorful Taco Crock Pot Hashbrown Casserole perfect for busy weeknights. This casserole combines seasoned ground beef, creamy cheddar cheese soup, and crispy hashbrowns, all slow-cooked to perfection and topped with melted taco-style cheese for a comforting and easy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 oz packet taco seasoning
- 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 cooked through, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add Garlic and Taco Seasoning: Stir in the minced garlic and taco seasoning packet, cooking for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and garlic to soften.
- Combine Ingredients in Crock Pot: Transfer the cooked beef mixture into the crock pot. Add the cheddar cheese soup, frozen shredded hashbrowns, and 1 cup of the shredded taco style cheese. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Cook the Casserole: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the hashbrowns are tender and the casserole is bubbly throughout.
- Top with Cheese and Serve: About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded taco style cheese on top. Cover and allow the cheese to melt. Serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped green onions or sour cream.
Notes
- For a lower-fat version, use lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey.
- You can add diced onions or bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.
- If you don’t have taco style cheese, a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack works well.
- This casserole can be doubled to feed a crowd; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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