preheat oven to 375

in a saute pan brown onion and meat then add chopped garlic-season to taste

parcook the potatoes in the microwave for 3 minutes on each side

slice or cube potatoes into 1/4 pieces

combine all casserole mixins and stir until blended

layer meat and mixins in a greased 13x9 inch baking pan

spread remaining cheese on top of casserole

bake in oven for 30 minutes or until bubbles erupt in the middle