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Cheesy Hobo Casserole

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A hearty, comforting casserole featuring seasoned ground beef, thinly sliced potatoes, onions, and a creamy, cheesy topping. This easy, crowd-pleasing dinner is perfect for busy weeknights and is endlessly adaptable to your family’s tastes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (85% lean recommended)
  • 3 medium potatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs), peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste (start with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper)
  • Optional: Sliced bell peppers or mushrooms
  • Optional: Frozen mixed vegetables
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon garlic powder or paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned (6-8 minutes), breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth. Stir in garlic powder or paprika if using.
  4. Arrange half of the sliced potatoes evenly in the bottom of the baking dish. Top with half the sliced onion. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  5. Spoon all the browned beef over the potato-onion layer. Add any extra veggies if desired.
  6. Pour half the soup-milk mixture evenly over the beef and spread it out.
  7. Top with the remaining potatoes and onions, then pour the rest of the soup-milk mixture over everything. Press down gently to compact the layers.
  8. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Drizzle with melted butter.
  9. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  10. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden brown and potatoes are fork-tender. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
  11. Let casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Slice potatoes as thinly and evenly as possible for best results. Drain beef well to avoid a greasy casserole. Season each layer for maximum flavor. Resting the casserole before serving helps it set and makes slicing easier. Easily adaptable for gluten-free or dairy-free diets by swapping soup and cheese. Leftovers reheat well and flavors deepen overnight.

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