🔥 Cozy Comfort Food: The Ultimate Hobo Casserole Recipe 🔥
Craving a hearty, flavorful meal that the whole family will love? Look no further! This Hobo Casserole is the ultimate comfort food — warm, cheesy, and packed with savory goodness. It’s incredibly simple to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. A nostalgic throwback to classic Americana, it’s the kind of dish that brings everyone to the table with a smile!
🧀🥔 Hobo Casserole Ingredients:
– 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
– 1/2 medium onion, diced
– 3-4 medium Russet potatoes, thinly sliced
– 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite blend)
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1 tsp onion powder
– Salt and black pepper, to taste
– Optional: 1/2 tsp smoked paprika for extra depth
– Optional: Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is no longer pink. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika if using. Drain excess grease.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
4. Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
5. Begin layering:
– Start with a layer of sliced potatoes on the bottom of the dish.
– Spread half of the ground beef mixture on top.
– Pour half of the soup/milk mixture over the beef.
– Sprinkle a small handful of cheddar cheese.
– Repeat the layers: potatoes, beef, soup, cheese.
6. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
7. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
8. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
🥄 Pro Tips:
– Use a mandoline slicer for even, thin potato slices that cook faster.
– Want to add veggies? A layer of frozen peas or green beans between the beef and soup works beautifully.
– Swap cream of mushroom for cream of celery or cream of cheddar to mix things up!
This Hobo Casserole is the definition of cozy, rustic deliciousness. Serve it with a crisp green salad or some crusty bread, and you’ve got a meal that’s as satisfying as it is simple. Give it a whirl and let us know what your favorite variation is! 💬👇
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