Hobo Casserole Recipe
The combination of tender potatoes, savory beef, and gooey melted cheese makes this one of those simple comfort food recipes that feels far more satisfying than the short ingredient list would suggest.
Servings 6
Calories 476kcal
Equipment
- 1 large skillet I used a cast-iron skillet so I could take it straight from the stovetop to the oven, but you can use a separate skillet and casserole dish
- 1 casserole dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes about 1½–2 pounds
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup beef broth
- ½ cup whole milk or half and half
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink and the onion has softened. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Slice the potatoes into approximately 1/4” thin slices and layer potatoes on top, then evenly distribute the seasonings over them.
- Sprinkle cheeses over everything.
- Pour broth and milk around the edges to keep potatoes moist while baking
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for about 45 minutes.
- Uncover and bake another 15–20 minutes until browned.
- Let rest 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley (optional) and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 841mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 732IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 370mg | Iron: 3mg
