Description
This Easy Hobo Casserole is a comforting one-dish meal that combines ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, and tender sliced potatoes, all baked to perfection with a generous topping of melted cheddar cheese. It’s a simple yet hearty recipe that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Potato Layer:
- 3 cups russet potatoes (thinly sliced)
Sauce:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
Cheese Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the beef mixture: In a skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion in olive oil until browned. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the sauce: Whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
- Layer the casserole: Alternate layers of potatoes, beef mixture, and cheese in the baking dish. Pour the soup mixture over the top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 50–60 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes to brown the top.
- Rest and serve: Let the casserole rest before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add sour cream to the soup mixture.
- You can use cream of chicken soup instead of mushroom soup.
- Enhance the dish with frozen vegetables like peas or green beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
