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Dolly Partons 5 Ingredient Casserole

Dolly Parton's 5 Ingredient Casserole: A Cozy Weeknight Savior

Dolly Parton's 5 Ingredient Casserole is a quick, hearty meal that transforms weeknight dinners with its delicious layers of ground beef, hash browns, and cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey for a lighter option.
  • 32 oz Frozen Hash Browns Do not use fresh potatoes to avoid sogginess.
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Cream of mushroom or celery soup can be used as alternatives.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be substituted, but texture may vary.
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Use full-fat varieties for best flavor.

Equipment

  • large cast iron skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes until browned; drain excess fat.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup and sour cream until smooth.
  4. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread half of the frozen hash browns evenly across the bottom.
  5. Layer half of the browned ground beef, half of the creamy soup mixture, and half of the cheddar cheese on top.
  6. Repeat the layering with the remaining hash browns, ground beef, creamy mixture, and cheddar cheese.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes until bubbling at the edges and cheese is golden brown.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This casserole is a versatile dish; feel free to substitute different proteins or cheeses to customize it to your taste. Always drain excess fat from the beef to keep it from being greasy.

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