Comforting Hobo Casserole with Cheesy Layers
Hobo Casserole is a hearty, budget-friendly ground beef recipe layered with thin potatoes, onions, creamy mushroom sauce, and melted cheese. A true comfort food classic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Brown ground beef with seasoning; drain fat.
- In a bowl, mix soup, milk, and ½ cup cheese.
- Layer half the potatoes, onions, beef, and sauce. Repeat.
- Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes.
- Uncover, top with remaining cheese, and bake 15–20 more minutes.
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add frozen or fresh veggies for variety.
- Use ground turkey or sausage to switch up the flavor.
- Slice potatoes very thin for best results.