5-Ingredient Dolly Parton's Casserole
This 5-Ingredient Dolly Parton's Casserole is the ultimate comfort food — cheesy, hearty, and incredibly easy to prepare. With layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy soup, tangy sour cream, crispy hash browns, and melty cheddar, it delivers rich, satisfying flavor with minimal effort.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
- 9x13 baking dish
- Oven
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup condensed
- 1 cup sour cream full-fat
- 1 bag (30 oz) frozen shredded hash browns thawed
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbles. Cook until no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes, then drain excess fat.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and sour cream until smooth and well combined.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 baking dish. Layer half the hash browns, half the cooked beef, half the soup mixture, and half the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese on top is golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.
Notes
For best results, fully thaw and drain hash browns before use to avoid excess moisture. Use full-fat sour cream for richer flavor. You can substitute cream of mushroom soup for a deeper taste or add spices like garlic powder and onion powder to the beef. Let the casserole rest before serving for cleaner slices.