Description
This Hobo Casserole is a hearty ground beef recipe layered with tender potatoes, a creamy mushroom sauce, and plenty of melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for an easy family dinner or potluck dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with melted butter.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
- Season beef mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Spread half of the beef mixture on top, followed by half of the soup mixture. Sprinkle with ½ of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, beef mixture, soup mixture, and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes, until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Sprinkle paprika on top for garnish before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sliced mushrooms or bell peppers between layers.
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or celery soup.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, then baked when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American