Hobo Casserole
Discover how to make a hearty Hobo casserole with simple pantry ingredients. Learn tips and tricks for creating this budget-friendly comfort food the whole family will love
Ingredients
- Base Version:
- 1 pound lean ground beef 80/20 recommended
- 4 medium russet potatoes thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Homemade Sauce Variation:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Optional seasonings:
- Salt black pepper, garlic powder
- Green chiles cumin, paprika
- Thyme rosemary, parsley
- Frozen Hashbrown Variation:
- 4 cups frozen hashbrowns shredded or diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- Optional Toppings:
- French-fried onions or crushed potato chips for a crispy top
Base Version:
- 1 pound lean ground beef 80/20 recommended
- 4 medium russet potatoes thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Homemade Sauce Variation:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Optional seasonings:
- Salt black pepper, garlic powder
- Green chiles cumin, paprika
- Thyme rosemary, parsley
Frozen Hashbrown Variation:
- 4 cups frozen hashbrowns shredded or diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Optional Toppings:
- French-fried onions or crushed potato chips for a crispy top
Instructions
Basic Oven Method:
- Prepare the potatoes: Thinly slice 4 medium russet potatoes (~1/4 inch thick).
- Cook the beef: Brown 1 pound ground beef with 1 diced onion. Drain excess fat.
- Mix sauce: Combine cream of chicken soup, milk, and sour cream (or use homemade cream sauce).
Layer the casserole in a 9x13 inch dish:
- Bottom: potato slices (season with salt, pepper, garlic powder)
- Middle: cooked beef and onion mixture
- Pour sauce evenly
- Top: shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: Add crispy toppings (French-fried onions, potato chips) during the last 10–15 minutes of baking.
- Bake at 350°F for 45–60 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and top is golden.
Frozen Hashbrown Variation:
- Use 4 cups frozen hashbrowns in place of sliced potatoes. No need to thaw.
- Layer as usual.
- Bake at 375°F for 45–50 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
Slow Cooker Instructions:
- Layer ingredients directly into the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Optional: Add cheese or toppings during the final 30 minutes.