Hobo Casserole: 7 Comforting Layers for a Cozy Dinner Recipe
Hobo Casserole is a hearty, comforting layered dish featuring ground beef, sliced potatoes, mixed vegetables, creamy mushroom soup, and melted cheese. This easy-to-make casserole bakes to perfection, making it a perfect cozy dinner for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, sliced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 1 onion, chopped
Other Ingredients
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Brown Beef and Onion: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef together with the chopped onion until the beef is browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Layer Potatoes: Arrange the sliced potatoes evenly in the bottom of a baking dish to form the first layer.
- Add Beef Mixture: Spread the browned ground beef and onion mixture evenly over the potatoes.
- Top with Vegetables: Add a layer of mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn) on top of the beef layer.
- Add Soup: Pour the entire can of cream of mushroom soup evenly over the layered ingredients to add creaminess and flavor.
- Sprinkle Cheese and Season: Top the casserole with shredded cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour or until the potatoes are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- You can substitute the cream of mushroom soup with a homemade white sauce for a fresher taste.
- Use any combination of mixed vegetables you prefer or have on hand.
- For a crunchier top, broil the casserole for the last 3-5 minutes of baking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated the next day for an easy meal.
- To make it lower fat, use lean ground beef or ground turkey and reduced-fat cheese.
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