Dolly Parton’s 5 Ingredient Casserole for Cozy Family Dinners

Dolly Parton’s 5 ingredient casserole combines ground beef, hash browns, creamy soup, and cheese into a heartwarming meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Resting Time 10

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Casserole

1 lb Ground Beef Substitute with ground turkey if desired.
30 oz Frozen Hash Browns Avoid fresh potatoes to prevent a soggy texture.
10.5 oz Cream of Chicken Soup Can be replaced with cream of mushroom or celery.
1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be a substitute.
2 cup Shredded Cheese Full-fat cheese is recommended for the best mouthfeel.

Optional Garnish

2 tbsp Chopped Green Onions Quickly sprinkle on before serving.
Additional Cheese Mix in some Parmesan with the cheddar.

Equipment

large skillet
9x13 baking dish
mixing bowl
Whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather ingredients and equipment.
Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup and sour cream. Whisk until smooth.
Grease the baking dish. Layer half of the hash browns, cooked beef, creamy mixture, and half of the cheese.
Repeat the layering with remaining ingredients, pressing down gently on each layer.
Bake for 45-50 minutes until edges bubble and cheese is golden brown.
Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Drain the fat well after cooking the beef to prevent a greasy casserole. Use frozen hash browns for the best texture.

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