Description
Hobo Casserole brings hearty comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Packed with ground beef, potatoes, and onions, this simple one-pan wonder delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
Vegetables and Starch:
- 3 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- Chopped parsley
Seasonings and Dairy:
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- Extra shredded cheese
Instructions
- Warm your oven to exactly 375°F. Generously coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Place ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 6 minutes, breaking meat into small crumbles. Drain fat completely.
- Season the beef with ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder. Stir thoroughly.
- Mix 1 can cream of mushroom soup, ½ cup milk, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika in a separate bowl until completely smooth.
- Arrange 3 thinly sliced potatoes across the bottom of your prepared baking dish in an even layer.
- Distribute the seasoned beef across the potato layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Pour the creamy soup mixture evenly over the beef, making sure to cover all surfaces.
- Sprinkle 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for 15 additional minutes until cheese turns golden and edges bubble.
- Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and extra cheese before serving.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version of the casserole.
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for better texture and more even cooking throughout the dish.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to help it set and make serving easier without falling apart.
- For extra flavor, consider adding diced onions or bell peppers when browning the meat for more depth and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg