Description
Hobo Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish made with layers of ground beef, potatoes, vegetables, and cheese, all baked together in a casserole dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your preferred type)
Instructions
- Step: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Step: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and continue to cook until the onion is softened and translucent. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Step: Layer half of the thinly sliced potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, overlapping slightly to cover the bottom.
- Step: Spread the cooked ground beef mixture evenly over the layer of potatoes.
- Step: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup, milk, and evaporated milk until smooth. Pour half of this mixture over the ground beef layer.
- Step: Layer the remaining thinly sliced potatoes over the sauce, forming another layer.
- Step: Pour the remaining sauce over the top layer of potatoes, making sure to cover them evenly.
- Step: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Step: Once the potatoes are cooked, remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Step: Return the uncovered casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Step: Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure layers are even for best texture. Covering with foil during the initial bake helps trap moisture and ensures potatoes cook through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: hobo casserole, ground beef, potato casserole, family dinner, American comfort food