Hobo Casserole
This rich and hearty Hobo Casserole recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family! Ground beef and onions are layered with tender potatoes and a can of Cream of Mushroom soup for a super-creamy sauce before being baked under a bubbling layer of melty cheese. It’s the ultimate easy and budget-friendly dinner to feed a crowd!
What Makes This Recipe So Good
- This hobo-style casserole is packed with simple, comforting flavors the whole family will love!
- It’s so easy to make with only 10 minutes of preparation time, plus another 10 minutes at the stove cooking the beef before the casserole is assembled and put in the oven.
- Using a mixture of canned soup and evaporated milk gives this Hobo Casserole a rich, creamy finish without the need for lots of different steps and ingredients!
Chef’s Tips
- You can assemble this casserole in the morning or even the night before, ready to bake after a long day when you’ve got plenty of hungry mouths to feed!
- This Hobo Casserole is a complete meal by itself, but you can always make it go further and a more rounded dinner by adding a side of green beans, asparagus or broccoli!
- Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or will freeze for up to 3 months. You’ll need to thaw portions before heating them through in the microwave.
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Hobo Casserole
Equipment
- 9×13 inch baking dish
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup onion (chopped)
- 2 medium potatoes (thinly sliced)
- 1 Tbsp garlic (minced (approx. 3 cloves))
- 10 ¾ oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 Tsp salt
- ½ Tsp black pepper
- 1 ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, or similar)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°. Spray a 9×13 inch pan with cooking spray.
- Cook the beef, onions and garlic in a large skillet until the beef is no longer pink. Drain well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place a layer of potatoes over the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan, then add half of the beef.
- Whisk together the soup and evaporated milk. Pour half of the mixture over the beef and sprinkle with half of the cheese.
- Repeat the layers, but do not add cheese.
- Place a piece of tinfoil over the pan.
- Place in the oven and bake for 1 hour. Remove the tinfoil, and add cheese. Return to oven and continue baking uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, until cheese is golden.
- Remove and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing on a wire rack.
Notes
- You can assemble this casserole in the morning or even the night before, ready to bake after a long day when you’ve got plenty of hungry mouths to feed!
- Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or will freeze for up to 3 months. You’ll need to thaw portions before heating them through in the microwave.
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Nutrition
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