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Hobo casserole with ground beef and potatoes topped with melted cheddar cheese

Hobo Casserole with Ground Beef & Potatoes – The Ultimate Comfort Food Bake

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A cheesy, hearty, and comforting casserole made with ground beef, sliced potatoes, and savory soup. Perfect for busy weeknights or nostalgic weekend dinners.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: garlic powder, paprika, breadcrumbs or crushed crackers

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • In a skillet, brown the ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder if using.
  • Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the dish.
  • Spread the cooked ground beef over the potatoes, followed by sliced onions.
  • Mix the soup and milk together, then pour half over the beef layer.
  • Repeat the potato layer and pour remaining soup mixture on top.
  • Sprinkle with shredded cheddar and breadcrumbs if desired.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes until top is golden and bubbly.
  • Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute cream of mushroom with cream of celery or homemade béchamel.
  • To freeze: assemble without baking, wrap tightly, and freeze up to 3 months.
  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Dinner