Description
This hearty Hobo Casserole is a comforting one-pan meal that's easy to prepare and packed with flavor. Layers of seasoned ground beef, sliced potatoes, creamy soups, melty Colby Jack cheese, and crunchy fried onions come together for a satisfying dish perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasonings
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon all purpose seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Vegetables and Dairy
- 4 medium yellow potatoes
- 8 oz Colby Jack cheese, freshly grated
- ⅓ cup milk
Condiments and Toppings
- 10 ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 10 ounce can cream of celery soup
- ½ cup French’s fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven Preheat your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook Ground Beef Lightly grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Add the ground beef and break it up evenly in the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare Potatoes Peel and slice the potatoes into even slices. Layer the potato slices evenly on top of the cooked ground beef in the skillet.
- Add Cheese Sprinkle the freshly grated Colby Jack cheese evenly over the potato layer.
- Mix Soup Mixture In a large mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, milk, all-purpose seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
- Top Casserole Spoon the soup mixture evenly over the cheese layer. Smooth out with the back of a spoon to cover the surface uniformly.
- Bake Covered Cover the skillet tightly with aluminum foil. Place it in the oven on a rack above a baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake for 90 minutes.
- Add Fried Onions Remove the casserole from the oven and take off the foil. Sprinkle the French’s fried onions evenly over the top.
- Broil for Crispiness Place the casserole under a hot broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until the fried onions turn golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley if desired, then serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- If you don't have a large cast iron skillet, a 9x13-inch casserole dish works perfectly as a substitute.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This casserole can be frozen for up to 2 months; cool completely before wrapping tightly and freezing.
- To reheat, cover with foil and warm in a 350°F oven until heated through, or microwave individual servings.
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped green onions or fresh parsley as garnish before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
