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Hobo Casserole One Pan Recipe
Faiza Shabir

Easy Hobo Casserole One Pan Recipe

Easy Hobo Casserole is a hearty, budget-friendly one-pan meal loaded with seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and melty cheese. Everything bakes together in one dish, creating layers of comforting, homestyle flavor. It’s simple, filling, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want something warm and satisfying without extra cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 medium potatoes thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
  3. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat and drain excess fat.
  4. Season beef with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish.
  6. Spread half of the cooked beef over the potatoes.
  7. Add sliced onions evenly on top.
  8. Repeat layers with remaining potatoes and beef.
  9. In a bowl, whisk cream of mushroom soup and milk.
  10. Pour soup mixture evenly over the layered ingredients.
  11. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  12. Remove foil, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, and bake uncovered for 15 more minutes until cheese melts and potatoes are tender.

Notes

  • Slice potatoes thinly for even cooking.
  • Add frozen mixed vegetables for extra nutrition.
  • Use ground turkey as a lighter alternative.
  • Let the casserole rest 5–10 minutes before serving.

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