Insanely Easy Hobo Casserole

🥘 Insanely Easy Hobo Casserole

🍽️ Servings:

4–6 people

⏱️ Total Time:

~1 hour (15 mins prep, 45 mins bake)

✅ Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3–4 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Optional: garlic powder, paprika, or parsley

• Cooking spray or butter (for greasing)

🔪 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Grease a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray or a little butter.

3. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onions. Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices like garlic powder or paprika. Cook until no pink remains. Drain excess grease.

4. Slice potatoes thinly (about 1/8 inch thick) for even cooking.

5. In a small bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.

6. Assemble the casserole:

   • Layer half the sliced potatoes on the bottom of the dish.

   • Spread half of the cooked ground beef mixture over the potatoes.

   • Pour half of the soup mixture over that.

   • Sprinkle with some cheese.

   • Repeat the layers (potatoes, beef, soup).

7. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.

8. Remove foil, top with remaining cheese, and bake uncovered for 10 more minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

9. Let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving.

🧀 Optional Add-Ins:

• Green beans or corn (add before baking)

• Bell peppers (sautéed with the beef)

• Swap cream of mushroom for cream of chicken or celery

🥄 Storage:

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in microwave or oven.