Description
The Best Hobo Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that combines seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom sauce, tender sliced potatoes, and gooey cheddar cheese. This easy-to-make casserole is a perfect family-friendly meal that is sure to be a hit at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
Layering:
- 3 cups frozen or canned sliced potatoes (thawed or drained)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Beef: Cook ground beef and onion in a skillet until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Combine Ingredients: Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and milk. Mix well.
- Layer: In the baking dish, layer potatoes, beef mixture, and cheddar cheese. Repeat the layers.
- Bake: Sprinkle with paprika, cover with foil, and bake for 35 minutes. Uncover, add remaining cheese, and bake for another 10–15 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use fresh thinly sliced potatoes, but be sure to parboil them first.
- Add vegetables like green beans or corn for more flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
