Description
Easy Hobo Casserole: A hearty, cozy one-pan comfort dish with seasoned ground beef, potatoes, and melty cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in garlic, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more, then remove from heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Spread half of the cooked beef mixture over the potatoes.
- Pour half of the soup mixture over the beef, then sprinkle with half of the cheddar and mozzarella.
- Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, beef, soup mixture, and cheeses.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 50 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a 9×13 inch baking dish for even layering.
- Let the casserole rest 5–10 minutes before serving for clean slices.
- Customize with extra vegetables or a different cheese blend if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes + 15–20 minutes (covered then uncovered)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: Approximately 520
- Sugar: Approximately 6 g
- Sodium: Approximately 780 mg
- Fat: Approximately 30 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40 g
- Fiber: Approximately 4 g
- Protein: Approximately 28 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 160 mg
Keywords: Easy Hobo Casserole, ground beef, potatoes, cheesy casserole, one-pan dinner, comfort food, budget-friendly