This definitely goes in the “cook what is in your pantry” list. My mom used to cook something similar when I was a kid, but she called it "Joe’s special.” Her version had eggs instead of cream cheese which was definitely more nutritious. (I love my mom but I didn’t love the eggs with the ground beef!). This is my version. I was sceptical, but the family ate every last bite!
(My husband added some salsa on top which he said to suggest to you all.)
Ingredients:
2 lbs ground beef, cooked and thoroughly drained
1 package of frozen, chopped spinach heated and squeezed of excess water
1 onion diced
1 tsp fresh chopped garlic
1 block of cream cheese
½ tsp each salt & pepper
¼ tsp creole seasoning (optional)
½ tsp garlic powder
2-3 cups of frozen shredded potatoes
1-2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
Cook hashbrowns with a little vegetable oil in a separate pan until crisp on one side. You will be flipping this on top of your skillet mixture later!
In a cast iron skillet saute the onions and garlic. Set aside.
In the same skillet brown the ground beef and thoroughly drain the fat!
Add back in the onions, garlic, and drained, chopped spinach.
Add in cream cheese and combine everything.
Flip your pan of hash browns over top of this so that the crisp side is up!
Sprinkle with cheese.
Pop into a 350° oven for 20-30 minutes
Serve with a fresh salad
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