Description
A hearty and comforting Hobo Casserole featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, sliced potatoes, creamy soups, and melted Colby Jack cheese, topped with crispy fried onions for a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 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
Soup 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: Add the ground beef to a lightly greased 10-inch cast iron skillet. Break it up evenly and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and well combined.
- Layer Potatoes: Peel and slice the potatoes, then layer them 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 bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, milk, all purpose seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk together until smooth and well blended.
- Pour Soup Mixture: Spoon the soup mixture evenly over the cheese layer and smooth it out gently with the back of the spoon.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the skillet tightly with aluminum foil. Place a baking sheet under the skillet to catch any spills. Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes.
- Add Fried Onions: Remove the foil and evenly sprinkle the French’s fried onions over the top of the casserole.
- Broil: Place the skillet under a hot broiler for 2-3 minutes until the fried onions turn golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley before serving to add freshness and color.
Notes
- If you don’t have a large cast iron skillet, use a 9x13-inch casserole dish instead, following the same layering and baking instructions.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, let the casserole cool completely. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil, place in a freezer-safe bag, and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat leftovers covered with aluminum foil in a 350°F oven until warmed through, or reheat single servings in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
