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The Best Hobo Casserole: A Hearty Comfort Food Classic That’ll Warm Your Soul
Hey food lovers! Today I’m sharing a mouthwatering recipe that’s been a total game-changer in my kitchen – the legendary Hobo Casserole. This isn’t just another dinner recipe; it’s a nostalgic journey packed with flavor, comfort, and pure deliciousness that’ll transport you straight to grandma’s kitchen. Let me tell you a quick story. On one of those chilly evenings when comfort food is all you crave, I stumbled upon this incredible dish. It was like culinary magic – simple ingredients transforming into something extraordinary that makes everyone at the dinner table smile.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Cooking Directions That’ll Make You a Kitchen Hero Preheat your oven to 375°F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish. Pro tip: give it a good spray with non-stick cooking spray to prevent any sticky situations later. In a large skillet, brown your ground beef and diced onions. Make sure to drain any excess fat – we want flavor, not a greasy mess! Add minced garlic, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Let those ingredients mingle and create some serious flavor magic. Now for the fun layering process. Start with a base of thinly sliced potatoes that’ll become beautifully soft during cooking. Next, add your seasoned beef mixture, sprinkle those colorful frozen vegetables, and pour your creamy soup mixture over everything. Top it all off with a generous handful of shredded cheese because, let’s be honest, cheese makes everything better. Want some extra crunch? Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle on top. This creates a golden-brown crust that’ll have everyone fighting for the first serving. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes. Then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until it’s golden and those potatoes are perfectly tender.
Notes
Nutritional values are approximate and calculated based on typical ingredients and average serving sizes. Actual nutritional content may vary depending on specific brands and exact measurements used.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.6g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg