Cheesy Meat & Potatoes

supernanny
supernanny @supernanny5
Minnesota

Pretty quick throw together for a hearty meal.

Cheesy Meat & Potatoes

Pretty quick throw together for a hearty meal.

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Ingredients

  1. 3 lbRed potatoes, sliced thin
  2. 1 1/2 lbGround beef
  3. 1Onion, diced
  4. sauce
  5. 1 stickButter
  6. 1/4 cupFlour
  7. 4 cupMilk
  8. 12 ozCheese (I used velveeta, use any cheese you like)
  9. 2 tspGarlic powder
  10. 1 tbspDried basil
  11. 1 tspFresh cracked black pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Brown beef and onions in a skillet, season with salt and pepper to taste.

  2. 2

    While meat is browning, slice potatoes. Layer half in a large greased casserole dish.

  3. 3

    Drain hamburger and layer on top of potatoes. Top with remaining potatoes.

  4. 4

    Sauce: melt butter in a large skillet.

  5. 5

    Whisk in flour and spices. Stir and cook a few minutes.

  6. 6

    Begin adding milk, a cup at a time. Whisking continually as it thickens.

  7. 7

    Once all milk is added, add in the cheese (shredded or cubed if using American cheese). Whisk and cook until completely combined and thickened.

  8. 8

    Pour sauce evenly over potatoes.

  9. 9

    Bake at 375, uncovered, for an hour and 15 minutes or more. Check potatoes with a fork to make sure they are tender.

  10. 10

    Broil a few minutes to get a golden brown top if desired.

  11. 11

    Let cool a good 10-15 minutes before serving so you don't burn your face off!

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Comments (27)

Kimberly Wayne
Kimberly Wayne @kimewayne
Could you make this in a crock pot instead of baking it??

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