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Hearty Hobo Casserole Recipe


  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 100 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A comforting and hearty one-pan casserole made with layers of seasoned ground beef, potatoes, creamy soups, and melted cheese, topped with crispy fried onions.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 medium yellow potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 8 ounces Colby Jack cheese, freshly grated
  • 10-ounce can cream of chicken soup
  • 10-ounce can cream of celery soup
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup French’s fried onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Lightly grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Add the ground beef, break it up, and spread it into an even layer. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Layer the sliced potatoes evenly over the ground beef.
  4. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the potatoes.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, milk, all-purpose seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until smooth.
  6. Spoon the soup mixture over the cheese layer and spread it evenly with the back of a spoon.
  7. Cover the skillet tightly with aluminum foil. Place it in the oven and bake for 90 minutes.
  8. Remove the skillet from the oven, take off the foil, and sprinkle the fried onions evenly over the top.
  9. Place the skillet under a hot broiler for 2-3 minutes until the onions are golden brown and crispy.
  10. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

For best results, shred your own cheese for better melting. Use heavy-duty foil to cover the skillet to retain moisture while baking. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 90 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 477
  • Sodium: 913mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g

Keywords: casserole, ground beef, potatoes, comfort food, one-pan meal