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Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Bake

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This cheesy ground beef and potato bake is made with browned beef, shredded cheddar, and thin potatoes baked until golden and crisp on top.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs ground beef 85/15 or 90/10
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • Optional: ½ tsp black pepper paprika, or cayenne
  • Optional: 4 slices cooked bacon crumbled

Equipment

  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Sharp knife or mandoline
  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Mixing Spoon
  • 1 Baking dish (9x13)
  • 1 Foil
  • 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons

Method
 

  1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 375°F, thinly slice the potatoes, dice the onion and garlic, and shred both cheeses.
  2. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, then add the onion and garlic and cook until soft.
  3. Stir in salt and any optional seasonings, then remove from heat.
  4. Spread the beef mixture evenly into a baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar (mild and sharp mixed) over the beef.
  6. Layer the sliced potatoes over the cheese in slightly overlapping rows.
  7. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
  8. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and continue baking for 10–15 minutes until the potatoes are fully tender.
  9. Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end if needed to brown the cheese.
  10. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving and top with crumbled bacon if using.

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