Such a hit that a restaurant owner asked me for the recipe at the party!

This recipe creates a hearty and satisfying casserole with layers of ground beef, potatoes, and plenty of cheese. It’s a classic comfort food dish that’s perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare baking dish: Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Cook beef and onion: In a large skillet, add the diced onion and ground beef. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through.
4. Slice potatoes: Slice the peeled potatoes into approximately ¼-inch thick slices.
5. Layer the casserole:
   • Add a layer of potato slices to the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
   • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
   • Top with approximately ⅓ of the cooked ground beef mixture, spreading it evenly.
   • Sprinkle with ⅓ of the shredded Cheddar cheese.
   • Repeat these layers two more times, ending with a layer of the remaining shredded cheese.
6. Prepare the soup mixture: In a bowl, combine the Cheddar cheese soup mix, milk, and evaporated milk (or whole milk). Add additional salt and pepper if desired.
7. Pour soup mixture: Pour the soup mixture evenly over the top layer of cheese and potatoes.
8. Cover and bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.
9. Bake: Bake for 1 hour.
10. Uncover and finish baking: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
11. Check potatoes: If the potato slices are thicker, you may need to bake the casserole for a longer period until the potatoes are tender.
12. Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!