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Hobo Casserole


  • Total Time: 105 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

A hearty hobo casserole featuring layers of ground beef, potatoes, and creamy goodness, perfect for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Brown the beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  3. Season the meat mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, and stir well.
  4. Layer the potatoes in the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  5. Add half of the meat mixture over the potatoes, followed by half of the cream of mushroom soup mixed with milk.
  6. Sprinkle half of the cheese on top.
  7. Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, meat mixture, soup mixture, and cheese.
  8. Drizzle the melted butter over the top and sprinkle with paprika, if desired.
  9. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 1 hour.
  10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  11. Let it sit for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For a lighter option, use a homemade version of cream of mushroom soup or low-fat milk. The cheese can be replaced with your favorite variety or a plant-based alternative.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 75 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: casserole, ground beef, comfort food, easy recipes, weeknight meals