Ah yes—Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Casserole 🎶🍲
Simple, comforting, and perfect for a weeknight dinner—Dolly-style: no-fuss, crowd-pleasing, and delicious.
Here’s a version based on the classic recipe that circulates online:
Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Casserole
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) ground beef or ground turkey
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken soup)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 bag (about 16 oz) frozen hash browns, shredded
½ cup chopped onion (optional but recommended)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
350°F / 175°C
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Cook the meat
Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
Drain excess fat.
Stir in onions if using, cook 2–3 minutes until soft.
3️⃣ Combine casserole
In a large bowl, mix cooked meat, hash browns, and cream of mushroom soup.
Stir until well combined.
Pour into prepared baking dish.
4️⃣ Top with cheese
Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over the top.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake 30–35 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
6️⃣ Serve
Optional: garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.
Tips
Make ahead: Assemble the night before and bake next day.
Extra flavor: Add garlic powder, paprika, or a dash of Worcestershire sauce.
Swap meat: Ground chicken or turkey works well.
Cheese variations: Pepper jack or Colby jack adds a fun twist.
This is a classic, no-frills comfort food—perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
If you want, I can also give a “Dolly Parton 5-Ingredient Casserole – Deluxe Version” with veggies, creamier sauce, or extra cheese that still keeps the 5-ingredient simplicity vibe