Hobo Casserole – A Cozy, Budget-Friendly Family Favorite
A cozy, layered casserole of ground beef, potatoes, onions, and creamy mushroom sauce topped with melted cheese. Easy, budget-friendly, and ultra-comforting.
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
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1 medium onion, sliced
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
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½ cup milk
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1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp paprika
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: ½ cup sour cream, extra herbs, or vegetables
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
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Brown ground beef in a skillet with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Drain.
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In a bowl, mix soup, milk, and optional sour cream.
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Layer half the potatoes, half the onions, all the beef, half the soup mix.
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Add remaining potatoes, onions, soup mix, and top with cheese.
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Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes. Remove foil and bake 15–20 more minutes until golden and bubbly.
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Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Use frozen hash browns as a shortcut.
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Add extra veggies or swap meat for variety.
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Freeze before or after baking for easy meal prep.